[Satire] Supreme Court quashes Gujarat FIR against Imran Pratapgarhi; says free speech can't be judged as per standards of insecure persons
- The Supreme Court quashed a hate speech case against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi for his poem about suffering injustice, emphasizing the importance of free speech.
- The Court found that no communal hate offense was made against Mr. Pratapgarhi's poem, highlighting the need to protect art and expression.
- Justices Abhay Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan asserted that free speech is vital for a healthy democracy and should not be stifled by insecurity.
- The Supreme Court stressed that restrictions must be reasonable and that the right to express views must be respected, even if some disagree.
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Supreme Court Upholds Freedom of Expression in Poetic Justice Ruling
Supreme Court Upholds Freedom of Expression in Poetic Justice Ruling The Supreme Court's recent judgment has sparked significant discourse around freedom of expression, as it dismissed an FIR against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi for sharing a poem purported to be provocative. The judges highlighted that the right to free speech remains crucial even after 75 years under the Indian Constitution.The court found no merit in the FIR, labeling it a '…
SC quashes FIR against Congress MP's poem; court must step in to protect fundamental rights
Stressing the importance of protecting the freedom of speech and expression, the Supreme Court on Friday quashed an FIR registered against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi by Gujarat police over a social media post with a poem 'ae khoon ke pyase baat suno
SC Verdict on Imran Pratapgarhi’s Poem: Supreme Court Says ‘Right of a Person To Express Views Must Be Respected and Protected’ As It Quashes Gujarat Police FIR Against Congress MP | 📰 LatestLY
The Supreme Court on Friday quashed an FIR registered in Gujarat against Congress Rajya Sabha member and poet Imran Pratapgarhi for allegedly disturbing social harmony. 'Even if a large number of persons dislike the views expressed by another, the right of a person to express the views must be respected and protected,' observed the top court. 📰 SC Verdict on Imran Pratapgarhi’s Poem: Supreme Court Says ‘Right of a Person To Express Views Must B…
Congress MP Pratapgarhi’s poem does not spread discord, rules SC as it calls for ‘reasonable’ restrictions on free speech
The court quashed a hate speech case registered by Gujarat Police against the Congress MP, noting that free speech was an integral part of a healthy and civilised society.
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