Today, On 28th November, Sameer Wankhede, former NCB zonal director, petitioned the Bombay High Court to transfer an atrocities case against NCP leader Nawab Malik to the CBI, citing police inaction on his August 2022 complaint. Wankhede claims this inaction has caused mental distress and humiliation for him and his family due to Malik’s derogatory remarks.
Today, On 15th May, The Supreme Court reserved its decision on granting pre-arrest bail to a Kerala YouTuber accused of posting defamatory content against an MLA. Both parties presented their arguments, focusing on the application of the SC/ST Act. The case is significant in testing legal protections against caste discrimination and the challenges faced by media personalities.