Sharmistha Panoli is a social media influencer who was arrested final week over her allegedly communal remarks in a video linked to Operation Sindoor.
Sharmistha Panoli is at the moment in judicial custody until June 13.(File/PTI)
While talking about an FIR on Wajahat Khan, the person whose police criticism led to Panoli’s arrest, Ghosh clarified his occasion’s stance on the matter. “This is entirely a legal matter. Our position is very clear — whether it’s on social media or in society at large, hate speech of any kind is unacceptable. If anyone engages in it, appropriate legal action must be taken,” he instructed ANI.
Bail denied to Sharmishtha Panoli
Ghosh’s remarks come after the Calcutta excessive court docket denied interim bail to Sharmistha Panoli citing that freedom of speech doesn’t imply one can harm another particular person’s or neighborhood’s sentiments.
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Justice Partha Sarathi Chatterjee, who presided over the matter and denied interim bail to Panoli, stated, “Look, we have freedom of speech, but that doesn’t mean you will go on to hurt others. Our country is diverse, with people from different castes, creeds, and religions. We must be cautious by saying this. So, day after tomorrow. Heavens will not fall.”
“This video was made on social media, it was heard, and this incident has led to a section of people’s sentiments being hurt,” he was quoted as saying by Live Law.
Sharmistha Panoli is a social media influencer who was arrested final week over her allegedly communal remarks in a video. The remarks had been linked to Operation Sindoor. After going through backlash, Panoli had deleted the put up and in addition issued an apology, nonetheless, she was arrested by the West Bengal Police from Haryana’s Gurugram final week.
Panoli is at the moment in judicial custody until June 13. Her lawyer, Md Samimuddin, stated that the HC has directed the police to supply the case diary in order that the “bail hearing can be held on June 5.” He added that the excessive court docket has directed that no contemporary FIR needs to be filed in opposition to Panoli concerning the identical case and has additionally requested authorities to make sure primary facilities are offered to her on the correctional facility.
“We are hopeful of getting bail on the fifth,” he stated.
With ANI inputs
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