No Conclusive Link Between Spinal Injury And Negligence During Anesthesia, NCDRC Allows Opal Hospital's Appeal

The Kerala High Court refused to quash a case against a man accused of making derogatory remarks about a Muslim girl for shaking hands with a male friend. The man had argued that his comments were protected under free speech rights. However, the court found that his remarks incited religious hatred and targeted the girl’s personal freedoms, which could not be justified under free speech protections. The decision reflects the judiciary’s stance on balancing free speech with the need to curb hate speech and religious intolerance, especially in sensitive, personal matters.