Back
KARNATAKA HIGH COURT
J.M.KHAZI, J
SHANTARAM HEGDEKATTE – Appellant
Versus
THE STATE OF KARNATAKA – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. criticism of a religious leader on social media does not amount to a criminal offense. (Para 1 , 2) |
| 2. fir is subject to judicial review in light of infringement of constitutional rights. (Para 3 , 4 , 5 , 7) |
| 3. judicial process must protect against undue influence and uphold liberties. (Para 8 , 9) |
| 4. court quashed the fir to protect petitioners’ fundamental rights. (Para 10) |
ORAL ORDER
2. In support of the petition, the petitioners have contended that the registering of Cr.No.149/2019 dated 25.09.2019 by respondent No.4 based on the complaint filed by respondent No.6 is illegal, arbitrary and violative of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India . The said complaint is filed to harass and intimidate the petitioners and others against their silence, protest and campaign against the Swamiji of the serious allegations made against him. It is violative of Article 19 (1)(a) of the Constitution of India and their liberty is also threaten as they are being summoned to the police station. Petitioner Nos.2 and 3 have filed PIL before this Hon'ble Court against the Math and Swamiji and certain directions were issued to the Government and Chief Secretary. The said matte
An indispensable Tool for Legal Professionals, Endorsed by Various High Court and Judicial Officers
Please visit our Training & Support
Center or Contact Us for assistance
Scan Me!
India’s Legal research and Law Firm App, Download now!
For Daily Legal Updates, Join us on :
Back to top
