Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
Rajasthan Court Acquits Dargah Cleric, 5 Others Accused Of Raising 'Sar Tan Se Juda' Slogan Against Nupur Sharma
The Rajasthan Court acquitted a Dargah cleric accused of chanting "Sar Tan Se Juda" against politician Nupur Sharma, citing lack of evidence. The court found discrepancies in witness testimonies and the prosecution's failure to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The cleric was charged under sections including defamation and creating enmity between groups. The judgment highlighted the importance of evidence in criminal cases and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. This case underscores the complexities of defamation laws and the challenges in proving intent in speech-related offenses.