Supreme Court of India
Patricia Mukhim v. State of Meghalaya & Ors.
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Penal Code, 1860 – ss.153A and 505(1)(c) – Brutal attack on non-tribals in State of Meghalaya with iron rods and sticks – Attackers allegedly belonged to tribal community of Meghalaya – Facebook post uploaded by Appellant, alleged to be intentionally made for promoting class / community hatred between tribals and non-tribals in the State – Prima facie case made out u/ss.153A and 505(1)(c) or not – Held: Close scrutiny of the Facebook post uploaded by appellant indicate that her agony was directed against the apathy shown by the CM, Meghalaya, DGP and the DorbarShnong of the area in not taking…
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