Tripura High Court
Social Media Posting is a Fundamental Right : Tripura High Court
- Case Name: Arindam Bhattacharjee V The State Of Tripura
The Tripura High Court, led by Chief Justice Akil Abdulhamid Kureshi, ordered that posting on social media is a fundamental right of all individuals under Article 19(1)(a).
The court quashed the FIR against Arindam Bhattacharjee, a Congress youth activist, who was arrested for criticising the BJP’s CAA campaign in a Facebook post.
The FIR Section 153A (promoting enmity) and Section 120B (criminal conspiracy) of IPC were removed following the order.
The court clarified that even government employees may attend political gatherings and express their views on social media without hesitation, provided they do not violate specific conduct rules under Rule 5 of the Tripura Civil Service (conduct) Rules 1988.
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Tripura HC Directs Timely Distribution of ₹11 Crore Recovered from Chit Fund Scams to Defraud Investors
The Tripura High Court, in a suo motu PIL, directed the state government to ensure prompt and equitable distribution of ₹11 crore recovered from chit fund and NBFC scams, including those involving Rose Valley, Sarda, and Waris, to defrauded depositors.
The court has asked the government to file a formal distribution plan and publish details in newspapers.
During the June 25 hearing, the Court appointed Senior Advocate Purushottam Roybarman as amicus curiae and mandated the CBI to appoint a Superintendent of Police in Tripura to accelerate its investigation.
The matter will be heard again on July 8.
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