The Karnataka High Court has quashed an FIR over wall slogans that called a Supreme Court judgment a denial of justice, holding that the wording is dissent and not an offence under Sections 153A or 295A IPC.
The criminal process cannot be used as a weapon to settle political scores or to stifle legitimate political dissent, the Madras High Court held, quashing a Section 153A complaint against former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai over a 2023 speech, finding no intent to promote communal enmity and no reference to two identifiable communities. […]
The Bombay High Court denied ex-AIMIM MLA Farukh Shah’s request to quash an FIR concerning illegal construction and naming of a public square. The court ruled his actions violated legal protocols and misused public funds. Shah faces multiple criminal charges, while the investigation regarding fund misappropriation continues.
Today (17th May): The Supreme Court rejects an appeal challenging the Karnataka High Court’s order to stay proceedings against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, accused of objectionable tweets and violating the Model Code of Conduct before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Justices questioned bypassing the High Court, leading the petitioners to withdraw the plea. Another case involves Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje.
