Court Imposes 50K Cost On Lawyer Accused Of Hurting Religious Sentiments In WhatsApp Message, Asks Bar Council To Keep Vigil On His Conduct: Punjab & Haryana High Court

Chandigarh, May 22, 2024 — In a significant decision, the Punjab and Haryana High Court quashed an FIR under Sections 153-A, 295-A, and 505(2) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), highlighting the power of compromise in criminal jurisprudence. The case involved Pritpaljit Singh Sangha as the petitioner, with the State of Punjab and another individual as respondents. Background of the Case Pritpaljit Singh Sangha had been charged under FIR No.112…