Monday, December 22, 2025

Tag: SC stay on arrest

SC blocks arrest of Wajahat Khan, But Was Silent on Sharmistha Panoli’s Arrest, Double Standards in Judiciary?

The Supreme Court's decision to stay social media activist Wajahat Khan’s arrest in multiple FIRs despite acknowledging his hate-filled posts has triggered a debate on judicial consistency, especially when compared to the earlier arrest of influencer-law student Sharmistha Panoli. Both were accused of similar offences, yet while Panoli was arrested without pre-arrest relief or Supreme Court intervention, Khan received sweeping protection. The contrasting treatment has raised serious questions about double standards in the Indian judiciary.