Punjab and Haryana High Court quashes FIR against actor booked for calling Sage Valmiki a dacoit

The Punjab and Haryana High Court quashed an FIR against an actor who referred to Sage Valmiki as a dacoit in a public statement. The court ruled that the statement, though controversial, did not amount to a criminal offense. This judgment underscores the balance between freedom of speech and the potential for offense in public discourse, especially concerning historical and religious figures.