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Karnataka HC quashes case against NRI student over offensive Instagram post on actor Puneeth Rajkumar

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The Karnataka High Court on Friday quashed criminal proceedings against a non-resident Indian (NRI) student booked for an Instagram post mocking Kannada film actor Puneeth Rajkumar shortly after his death [Ritvik S Sharma v State of Karnataka].Justice Suraj Govindaraj today strongly criticised the student for his conduct but agreed to take a lenient view and quash the case, considering the adverse effects the criminal proceedings would have on the student's future career prospects.Justice Suraj
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TypeNews
SourceBar and Bench
PublishedFriday, 18 September 2026
Affected Population~350 million students, 10 million teachers
Key Numbers
Education budget: Rs 1.25 lakh crore (2025-26)
1.5 million schools, 1,100+ universities
70% gross enrollment ratio target by 2030
20 million central + state government employees
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Ministry of EducationUGCAICTEPMOCabinet Secretariat
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StudentsTeachers & FacultyUniversitiesCivil ServantsState GovernmentsJudiciary
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NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
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Education163 tracked→Governance & Reform175 tracked→Child Rights & Youth33 tracked→
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