Shiv Prasad Semwal vs The State Of Uttarakhand

The Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of Criminal Writ Petition No. 881 of 2020, affirming that the allegations in FIR No. 31 of 2020, invoking Sections 153A, 500, 501, 504, 34, and 120B IPC, disclosed cognizable offences. The Court emphasized that the publication of a news article, which allegedly defamed the complainant and incited breach of peace, warranted investigation. The holding confirmed that the appellant's claim of innocence did not absolve them from facing prosecution under the cited sections of the IPC.