RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh High Court has disposed of proceedings against two youths from Assam after they tendered unconditional written apologies over objectionable remarks allegedly made against Chhattisgarh Governor Ramen Deka on social media.
The two youths, identified as Pranab Kalita and Lakshyadhar Rajbongshi, had allegedly posted comments concerning Deka on a social media platform. A case was subsequently registered against them at a police station in Raipur.
The petitioners later approached the High Court seeking quashing of the proceedings. The matter was settled with the consent of both sides, following which the court disposed of the case subject to certain conditions.
As part of the settlement, Kalita and Rajbongshi appeared before the court and submitted unconditional written apologies. The court directed them to publish the apologies on social media in a manner similar to their original posts.
The court also directed the two petitioners to publish advertisements carrying their apologies in newspapers published in Assam.
Following compliance with the court’s directions, including publication of the apologies, the High Court brought the proceedings to an end.
