Cartoonist’s PM-RSS Caricature Case Reaches Supreme Court
An Indore-based cartoonist’s plea for anticipatory bail will be urgently heard by the Supreme Court following a police case filed against him. The case stems from a caricature of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS posted online, accompanied by a comment referencing Lord Shiva.
Caricature Sparks Controversy, Cartoonist Seeks Protection
The cartoon, depicting PM Modi and the RSS, has sparked controversy and led to legal action against the artist. Fearing arrest, the cartoonist has turned to the Supreme Court for protection, seeking anticipatory bail.
Supreme Court to Address Free Speech Concerns
The Supreme Court’s decision to grant an urgent hearing highlights the potential free speech implications of the case. The court will weigh the artist’s right to expression against the concerns raised by the caricature.
