Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:23pm on 05 Jun 2025,Thursday India
On June 5, 2025, the Calcutta High Court granted interim bail to 22-year-old law student and social media influencer Sharmistha Panoli, arrested on May 30 for allegedly posting a video on social media that offended religious sentiments. The court had previously denied her bail on June 3, emphasizing that freedom of speech does not permit hurting others' sentiments. Panoli was directed to furnish a bail bond of ₹10,000. Her arrest and subsequent custody conditions drew public attention, with actor Rupali Ganguly criticizing the West Bengal Police and highlighting Panoli's health concerns. (PC: ANI)
