Shocks conscience: Calcutta court on actress Sreelekha Mitra’s PM Modi poster
· India · Indian Express, Hindustan Times
The Calcutta High Court has granted actress Sreelekha Mitra interim relief from coercive action until December 24 in a case related to a derogatory poster of Prime Minister Narendra Modi displayed during a student protest in Kolkata. The court expressed displeasure at Mitra's act, questioning how a responsible citizen could engage in such behavior. Several FIRs were filed against Mitra across the state in July after she took part in a student protest on July 24 following the NEET-UG paper leak. The court directed that if Mitra did not cooperate with the investigation, an application could be filed seeking that the order be vacated. The actress's lawyer will seek quashing of the FIRs.
Why it matters
This case has implications for freedom of expression and the limits of public dissent in India. The court's decision will be closely watched by those interested in the balance between free speech and respect for public figures.
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