Student held for post on Indo-Pak conflict appears for semester exam after getting bail from High Court

Pune, May 29: A 19-year-old collegian who spent more than a fortnight in jail over a social media post on the recent India-Pakistan conflict appeared for an exam on Thursday after her college made special arrangements for the same

. The Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted bail to her and sharply criticised the Maharashtra government for its “absolutely shocking” and “radical” response to her actions.

The HC ordered her immediate release, allowing her to appear for her ongoing college examinations. It also slammed Sinhgad Academy of Engineering for rusticating her hurriedly without giving her a chance to put forward an explanation.