The case of Sharmishta || Need to revisit section 302 of BNS

A student from Pune was arrested by West Bengal police in Gurgaon for allegedly hurting the religious sentiments of Muslims. The case of Sharmishta highlights the trauma inflicted on non‑Muslim citizens and underscores the urgent need to abolish archaic colonial‑era laws. A nation that suppresses freedom of expression to appease street goons will never earn the respect of right‑minded individuals.