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.
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.
Sharmishta Panoli, a 22-year-old law student and influencer from Pune, was arrested for a controversial video on Operation Sindoor that sparked public outrage and led to her being placed in judicial custody until June 13. Despite apologizing and deleting the video, criticism and legal actions followed her arrest, raising political concerns about misuse of police powers.
The Kerala High Court granted anticipatory bail to film director Akhil Marar for his controversial comments on the Indo-Pak conflict. The court upheld freedom of speech, stating that expressions without direct calls for rebellion do not constitute a crime. Marar claimed his remarks were misconstrued and relevant to public knowledge.
NEW DELHI: 28th May: The Supreme Court of India has extended the interim bail given to Ali Khan Mahmudabad, a professor at Ashoka University, who was arrested by the Haryana Police over his controversial social media posts related to Operation Sindoor, India’s counter-terror response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
The Kerala High Court granted Akhil Marar, a film director, interim protection from arrest for comments made during a Facebook Live on the Indo-Pak conflict. Marar claims his statements were political analysis, not threats to national integrity. His anticipatory bail petition will be heard on May 28, 2025, following police claims against him.
The Delhi High Court found Uday Pal Singh guilty of criminal contempt for making defamatory accusations against judges in a social media video. Singh accused the judges of favoring the Delhi Development Authority and engaging in illegal activities. Despite Singh’s apology, the Court did not accept his explanation and has scheduled a further hearing.
