Calcutta High Court to hear habeas corpus petitions alleging illegal detention of Bengal workers in Odisha and Delhi. Court reminds lawyer to focus only on his client’s case.
The Supreme Court of India granted interim protection to Wajahat Khan, staying his arrest in a hate speech case. Khan faces FIRs across six states for inciting religious sentiments. The Court ordered notices to the Centre and the states, with the next hearing set for July 14, emphasizing the lasting impact of hate speech.
Wazahat Khan, arrested in Kolkata for allegedly spreading hate online, was previously involved in the arrest of influencer Sharmistha Panoli. He evaded capture for ten days but was eventually apprehended amid political controversy surrounding his case. Both face allegations tied to social media hate speech, igniting criticism of the West Bengal government.
Justice Partha Sarathi Chatterjee of the Calcutta High Court is facing online threats and abuse after denying bail to social media influencer Sharmistha Panoli, who was arrested for posting a sensitive video. Despite her deletion of the video and apology, the judge’s decision has sparked violent backlash against him online.
