A Kolkata court denied bail to Wajahat Khan, who faced accusations of hate speech against Hindus after filing a complaint against influencer Sharmishta Panoli. Khan, arrested on June 9, had evaded authorities since June 1. Panoli, granted interim bail, is restricted from leaving India pending further legal proceedings.
The Calcutta High Court granted bail to Sharmishta Panoli, a law student and social media influencer, arrested for allegedly making communal remarks in a video. The court found her arrest lacked legal compliance, prompting backlash and political controversy regarding free speech. Her case has drawn international criticism and scrutiny of policing biases.
On June 6, 2025, the Delhi High Court ruled in favor of CLAT PG 2025 aspirants challenging three exam questions. It directed the NLU Consortium to amend the answer key, including two disputed questions, while rejecting the third. The court criticized the high objection fee, urging for a fairer, more affordable structure for future exams.
Sharmishta Panoli’s lawyer is seeking bail for her before June 13, citing her poor health and unsanitary jail conditions at Alipore Women’s Correctional Home. Advocacy includes concerns over denied basic rights, like access to reading materials. Her attorney emphasizes her innocence and hopes for a swift release.