The Punjab and Haryana High Court refused anticipatory bail to author and social commentator Madhu Purnima Kishwar in a case relating to an alleged defamatory social media post concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi, holding that investigation materials justified continuation of the probe and pre-arrest protection was unwarranted.
The Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra government for arresting a 19-year-old Pune student over a social media post concerning Indo-Pak tensions. The court deemed the response extreme, emphasizing the need for reform rather than punishment. It questioned the college’s decision to rusticate her and highlighted the importance of allowing students to learn from mistakes.
