Supreme Court orders release of Manipur activist held over Facebook posts
The Hindu
He had questioned efficacy of cow dung and urine as COVID-19 cure after death of BJP leader
The Supreme Court on July 19 directed the release of Manipur-based activist Erendro Leichombam, who was detained under the National Security Act for his social media posts allegedly on the efficacy of cow dung and urine as cures for COVID-19 in the context of the death of a BJP leader due to the virus. A Bench of Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah, remarking that the activist could not be detained in jail even for one night, ordered his release by 5 p.m. on July 19. The court said his continued detention would be a violation of his fundamental right to life and due process of law.More Related News