Neha Rathore Gets Supreme Court Relief from Arrest, Appearance Mandatory
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News18•07-01-2026, 17:27
Neha Rathore Gets Supreme Court Relief from Arrest, Appearance Mandatory
- •Folk singer Neha Singh Rathore granted interim protection from arrest by the Supreme Court.
- •Order relates to an FIR over controversial posts concerning PM Narendra Modi and the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
- •Court mandated Rathore's appearance before the Investigating Officer on January 19, warning of serious view for non-compliance.
- •Earlier, Allahabad High Court rejected her anticipatory bail, citing derogatory use of PM's name in X posts.
- •Article 19 freedom of expression is subject to reasonable restrictions for public order, decency, or morality.
Why It Matters: Supreme Court protects Neha Rathore from arrest but mandates her appearance before IO.
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