Extension of Interim Protection for Journalist Abhisar Sharma
The Gauhati High Court has extended the interim protection granted to journalist Abhisar Sharma until November 17.
This decision is related to an FIR registered against him for alleged remarks accusing Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of pursuing communal politics.
A bench of Justice Shamima Jahan extended the relief as the state failed to produce the case diary as ordered by the HC on September 19.
- Sharma's challenge to the FIR was previously refused by the Supreme Court.
- The FIR was registered under Sections 152, 196, and 197 of the law.
Abhisar Sharma's case highlights the tensions between freedom of speech and allegations of promoting enmity between different groups.
Author's summary: Journalist Abhisar Sharma's interim protection extended.
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