Overview

• Hemant Malviya posted a public apology on Facebook on Saturday following the court’s instruction.
• The Supreme Court has continued interim protection and ordered the original post to remain visible during the investigation.
• Additional Solicitor General K.M. Nataraj sought a non-repetition undertaking, which Malviya accepted.
• The case stems from an April 1 caricature after which complainant Vinay Joshi filed an FIR and Malviya was arrested on charges of promoting enmity and hurting public sentiment.
• A further hearing is expected next week as the matter fuels national debate over artistic freedom and public accountability.