Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Sharmistha Panoli Granted Bail After Social Media Post Controversy
Sharmistha Panoli, a law student, was arrested for a video that allegedly hurt religious feelings.
After posting the video, she deleted it and apologized.
The Calcutta High Court granted her interim bail.
Her father admitted the family had concerns about some of her videos.
The court noted the complaint didn't show a crime and set bail conditions.
The arrest also sparked political reactions, with the BJP criticizing it as 'police overzealousness'.
Sharmistha Panoli received interim bail from the Calcutta High Court.
She was arrested in Gurugram related to a video that allegedly hurt religious sentiments.
Panoli's father said the family didn't like some of her posts and asked her to remove a video.
The court noted the complaint did not disclose any cognisable offence.
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari called the arrest police overzealousness.
- Who
- Sharmistha Panoli, Prithviraj Panoli, Kolkata Police, Suvendu Adhikari
- What
- Calcutta High Court granted interim bail to Sharmistha Panoli.
- When
- Interim bail granted on June 5, arrested May 30.
- Where
- Kolkata, Gurugram, India
- Why
- For a social media video that allegedly hurt religious sentiments related to Operation Sindoor.
Supporters of Panoli
Critics of Panoli
Freedom of Speech vs. Religious Sentiments
Supporters of Panoli
Police overzealousness in the arrest.
Critics of Panoli
The arrest was a just action.
- Accused
- Sharmistha Panoli
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Alleged Offense
- Hurting religious sentiments via social media
- Location of Arrest
- Gurugram
- Bail Status
- Interim Bail Granted
- Father's Reaction
- Disapproval of some posts
Sources
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