Archive · 6 Jun 2025
HC Grants Interim Bail to Influencer in Hate Speech Case
A law student, who is also a social media influencer, was arrested for a video that was seen as offensive to religious groups.
After being held in jail for a short time, a judge decided to let her out on bail temporarily.
The court told her to be careful about what she says online and to give up her passport.
She must also help with the investigation.
The police were also told to give her protection because she said she was being threatened.
The court noted issues with the way the arrest was handled and will look at the case more carefully later.
The Calcutta High Court granted interim bail to a law student and social media influencer.
The influencer was arrested for a video that allegedly hurt religious sentiments.
The court asked the influencer to submit her passport and cooperate with the investigation.
The court noted issues with the arrest warrant's validity.
The court directed police to provide security due to threats received by the influencer.
- Who
- Law student/Social media influencer
- What
- Granted interim bail in a hate speech case
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- For a video that allegedly hurt religious sentiments
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Case Involves
- Social Media Influencer
- Nature of Case
- Hate Speech
- Bail Granted
- Interim Bail
- Conditions of Bail
- Passport Submission, Cooperation with Investigation
- Next Steps
- Further Hearing by Regular Bench