Comments on social media: Supreme Court grants protection from arrest to singer Neha Singh Rathore

Jan 07, 2026
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The Hindu - National
By Vaidra Editorial TeamIAS-qualified experts with 15+ years UPSC coaching experience

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Key Points

  1. Supreme Court granted interim protection to Neha Singh Rathore on January 7, 2026.
  2. The case relates to a social media post on the Pahalgam terror attack.
  3. The post allegedly targeted PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and the BJP.
  4. The Lucknow Bench of Allahabad High Court rejected Rathore's anticipatory bail plea on December 5, 2025.
  5. An FIR was registered against Rathore at Hazratganj police station in Lucknow on April 27.
  6. The FIR accuses Rathore of targeting a religious community and threatening national unity.
  7. Rathore faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act.

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