Case Against Man for Participating in Protest During COVID Quashed; Officers Intended to ‘Harass’ Accused: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
In a significant judgment reinforcing constitutional protections during emergencies, the Jammu & Kashmir High Court quashed criminal proceedings against three persons who were booked during the COVID-19 pandemic for allegedly violating lockdown restrictions. The bench led by Justice M.A. Chowdhary found the FIR to be frivolous and filed with the intent to harass the individuals for protesting against the district administration, rather than for any genuine breach of prohibitory orders.…
