Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Activist Over 'A योग्य' Remark
The Supreme Court ended a legal case against an activist, Chakravarty Sulibele, who called a politician, Mallikarjun Kharge, 'incompetent.'
This happened after a speech Sulibele gave in January 2024.
The police initially charged him with promoting hatred and violating the SC/ST Act and IPC sections.
The Supreme Court disagreed, saying the case was an abuse of the legal system.
They highlighted that such actions can limit freedom of expression.
Supreme Court quashed case against activist for calling Mallikarjun Kharge 'ayogya'.
Chakravarty Sulibele made the remark during a public address in Raichur, Karnataka in January 2024.
Karnataka Police initially booked Sulibele under several IPC sections and the SC/ST Act.
The High Court previously dropped the charges under the SC/ST Act but allowed the investigation under IPC sections to continue.
The Supreme Court deemed the case an abuse of process, citing an attack on freedom of expression.
- Who
- Chakravarty Sulibele, the activist; Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress leader.
- What
- Supreme Court quashed a criminal case against activist Chakravarty Sulibele.
- When
- Case quashed by Supreme Court on Friday, January 2024.
- Where
- India, specifically in Karnataka (Raichur).
- Why
- Supreme Court determined the case was an abuse of process and an attack on freedom of expression.
Advocates of Free Speech
Advocates of Restrictions
Freedom of Expression vs. Restrictions
Advocates of Free Speech
Freedom of speech is paramount and should be protected.
Advocates of Restrictions
Hate speech or remarks that incite violence should be restricted.
- Accused
- Chakravarty Sulibele
- Offense
- Calling Mallikarjun Kharge 'ayogya'
- Complainant
- Jagadev Guttedar Kalagi
- Legal Action
- Karnataka Police filed a criminal case
- Laws cited
- IPC sections 153-A, 153B, 505(2); SC/ST Act
- Supreme Court Ruling
- Case Quashed