Expressing Unpopular Views Not A Crime: P&H HC Quashes FIR Against Author Who Referred 'Maharshi Valmiki' As A Dacoit [Read Judgment]

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed an FIR registered against an author, Manjula Sahdev, who was accused of hurting religious sentiments of Balmiki community by referring Maharshi Valmiki as a dacoit in her book. Maharshi Valmiki is believed to be the author of the Hindu epic-Ramayana. A member of Balmiki Community had registered complaint against Manjula Sahdev,...