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Madras High Court Issues Notices Against CJP Leader Saurav Das
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What Happened?
The Madras High Court has issued notices to Saurav Das and several authorities regarding a plea seeking a background probe and cancellation of his passport and Aadhaar card over alleged derogatory remarks against the judiciary.
Key points
- The petition was filed by Ganesh Kumar from Kanchipuram.
- It seeks to block Das's accounts on social media platforms X and Instagram.
- The court has given six weeks for the respondents to respond to the notices.
- Advocate B Jagannath represented the petitioner in court.
- CJP leader Ashutosh Ranka criticized the action as a 'moment of collective shame.'
Key insights
- The outcome of this case could influence future legal actions against public figures.
- It may set a precedent for how social media platforms handle similar complaints.
- The case highlights ongoing tensions between political discourse and judicial authority.
Why it matters
This case raises concerns about freedom of speech and the judiciary's response to criticism.
Entities
Madras High Court· OrganizationSaurav Das· PersonCockroach Janata Party· OrganizationGanesh Kumar· PersonAshutosh Ranka· Person
Source
India Today
