Madras High Court refused to quash two FIRs against scientist and political commentator Ponraj, holding that educational qualifications and public stature cannot justify derogatory remarks against women. The Court said individuals with public influence bear greater responsibility in public discourse.
Today(on 26th July),The Delhi High Court has directed the city police to respond to TMC MP Mahua Moitra’s plea to quash an FIR over a “derogatory” social media remark about NCW chief Rekha Sharma. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna has asked the police to file a status report within four weeks.
