The prosecution opposed the plea to quash the case and pointed out that the investigation was still in progress.
The Court found that the police report had, prima facie, disclosed a deliberate and malicious intent by the accused to insult the feelings of a group of citizens.
The Court further noted that the investigation was still in “embryo stage” and that Landkar had not denied that he had put up the allegedly objectionable WhatsApp status.
In view of this, the Court rejected Landkar’s plea.
Source: Barandbench
