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Calcutta High Court Grants Sreelekha Mitra Interim Relief
Actress Sreelekha Mitra is facing several police cases over a poster shown at a protest.
The poster allegedly showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a derogatory way.
The protest happened in Kolkata in July.
Students were protesting after allegations of a NEET-UG paper leak.
The Calcutta High Court said it was unhappy about the alleged poster.
However, the court temporarily protected Mitra from coercive action.
This protection lasts until December 24.
She must cooperate with the investigation.
Police must give her at least 48 hours’ notice before asking her to appear.
The court can cancel the protection if she does not cooperate.
The Calcutta High Court expressed displeasure over an allegedly derogatory poster depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Actress Sreelekha Mitra allegedly displayed the poster during a student protest in Kolkata in July.
The protest followed allegations of a NEET-UG question-paper leak.
Several FIRs were filed against Mitra in connection with the incident.
The court barred coercive action until December 24, subject to her cooperation with the investigation and 48 hours’ notice before questioning.
- Who
- Actress Sreelekha Mitra, the Calcutta High Court, and investigators; the alleged poster depicted Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- The court granted Mitra interim relief from coercive action while an investigation continues over the alleged poster.
- Where
- The protest took place in Kolkata, and the matter was heard by the Calcutta High Court.
- When
- The protest occurred in July; the court’s order provides protection until December 24.
- Why
- Mitra allegedly displayed a derogatory poster during a student protest following allegations of a NEET-UG paper leak.
Key facts
- Respondent
- Actress Sreelekha Mitra
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Judge
- Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya
- Allegation
- Displaying a derogatory poster depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Protest timing
- July
- Interim protection
- No coercive steps until December 24, subject to cooperation
- Notice requirement
- At least 48 hours before seeking Mitra’s appearance
Quotes
Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya
Single judge of the Calcutta High Court
“No coercive steps shall be taken against the petitioner without the leave of this court till 24th December, provided the petitioner complies with the investigation. At least 48 hours’ notice has to be given before seeking her appearance.”
indianexpress.com
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