The Hindu Morning Digest, December 10, 2024
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, December 10, 2024

The Hindu  

With Assad gone, new era starts in Syria as the world watches Damascus stirred back to life on Monday at the start of a hopeful but uncertain era after militants seized the capital and President Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia, following 13 years of civil war and more than 50 years of his family’s brutal rule. Four killed, at least 36 injured as BEST bus crashes into vehicles at Mumbai’s Kurla Bhaji Market Three persons died and at least 20 others were injured after a bus of the Mumbai’s civic transport body BEST rammed into pedestrians as well as vehicles at Kurla Bhaji Market in Mumbai on Monday night, police and municipal corporation officials said. BJP is spreading ‘fake news’, says French media house Mediapart Days after the Bharatiya Janata Party accused the US State Department of fomenting disaffection against the Government of India, the French news outlet Mediapart, which the BJP had cited while making the allegations, has said that the BJP was spreading ‘fake news’ using its reports. Israeli PM says won’t stop Gaza war ‘now’ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he would not stop the war in Gaza “now”, with renewed efforts towards a ceasefire underway. Foreign Secretary Misri conveys India’s ‘concerns’ about security of minority communities in Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday conveyed India’s “concerns” over the safety and security of minorities in Bangladesh and urged the interim government there to follow a “constructive approach”.

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VHP Condemns FIR Against Chakravarty Sulibele
1 week, 2 days ago

VHP Condemns FIR Against Chakravarty Sulibele

Deccan Chronicle  

Mangaluru: The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has condemned the case registered against orator Chakravarty Sulibele, calling it politically motivated and demanding its immediate withdrawal. The Ullal Police booked Sulibele based on a complaint by one Abdul Rasheed, invoking BNS Section 353 and Section 192. In a press statement, the VHP strongly criticized the FIR, asserting that the Namma Nade padayatra to …

Not for us at all: Top court rejects plea for protection of Hindus in Bangladesh
1 month ago

Not for us at all: Top court rejects plea for protection of Hindus in Bangladesh

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a plea seeking directions to the government to take immediate and decisive action to curb the ongoing violence and persecution of Hindus and other minority communities in Bangladesh. A bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna dismissed the petition, questioning how the court could comment on the internal affairs of another country. Hindu minorities …

Only Parliament has jurisdiction to address Justice Shekhar Yadav's removal, says Jagdeep Dhankhar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Only Parliament has jurisdiction to address Justice Shekhar Yadav's removal, says Jagdeep Dhankhar

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar remarked that only the Parliament has the jurisdiction to address the issue of removing Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav from the Allahabad High Court. In a suo motu statement in the Upper House of the parliament, Dhankhar announced that the Rajya Sabha Secretary-General has been directed to share the information with the Secretary General …

Hearing in Rahul Gandhi defamation case deferred to February 11
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hearing in Rahul Gandhi defamation case deferred to February 11

The Hindu  

Proceedings in a defamation case involving Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, scheduled for Thursday, were deferred after the Congress leader's lawyer fell sick. "The delay came after Rahul Gandhi's lawyer, Kashi Prasad Shukla, submitted a medical certificate stating that he was unwell and unable to attend the court proceedings. In response, Judge Verma set the new date for the hearing," …

Special court issues notice to Karnataka CM in defamation case
2 months ago

Special court issues notice to Karnataka CM in defamation case

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: A special court in the city issued a notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday on a private complaint filed by an activist on charges of defamatory statements against him. Abraham filed the complaint for the offence punishable under Section 356 of BNSS, 2023, against Siddaramaiah, who allegedly made a defamatory statement against him after the Governor Thawaarchand Gehlot …

Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav hounded by leftists after attending a VHP event
2 months, 1 week ago

Allahabad High Court Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav hounded by leftists after attending a VHP event

Op India  

Thirteen Senior Advocates of the Supreme Court, including Indira Jaising and her husband Anand Grover, wrote to the Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on January 17 urging him to take suo moto notice of remarks made by Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav. “Take suo moto notice of the aforesaid speech and in view of the seriousness …

Allahabad HC judge withdraws from Ram Temple seminar at Kumbh Mela after ‘hate speech’ row
2 months, 1 week ago

Allahabad HC judge withdraws from Ram Temple seminar at Kumbh Mela after ‘hate speech’ row

Hindustan Times  

Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Yadav, whose speech at a VHP event in December kicked up a controversy, has opted out of a seminar on the Ram temple movement in the Kumbh Mela area on January 22, where he was scheduled to deliver the keynote address, an organiser said on Saturday. Judge Shekhar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, …

‘Hamari Gita, aapki Koran’: Lawyers Vs Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Yadav over controversial UCC speech
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Hamari Gita, aapki Koran’: Lawyers Vs Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Yadav over controversial UCC speech

Live Mint  

Thirteen Senior Advocates on Friday wrote to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, requesting him to order the Central Bureau of Investigation to file a first information report against Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, over his controversial speech at a Vishva Hindu Parishad event, according to legal news website LiveLaw. “Take suo motu notice of the aforesaid …

Senior advocates urge CJI to direct CBI action against Allahabad HC judge for hate speech at VHP event
2 months, 1 week ago

Senior advocates urge CJI to direct CBI action against Allahabad HC judge for hate speech at VHP event

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A group of senior advocates on Friday urged Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna to direct the Central Bureau of Investigation to file an FIR against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over alleged hate speech. Earlier this week, Justice Yadav wrote to the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, asserting that he stands by his …

Protesting Farmers Are Meeting Justice Nawab Singh Committee Today, Punjab Govt Tells Supreme Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Protesting Farmers Are Meeting Justice Nawab Singh Committee Today, Punjab Govt Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today adjourned the hearing of the farmers' protest matter after being informed by the State of Punjab that the protesting farmers have been persuaded to meet Justice Nawab Singh, the Chairperson of the High-Powered Committee constituted to negotiate with the protesters.Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, for the State of Punjab, informed a bench. The Supreme Court today adjourned …

High Court judge appears before Supreme Court over 'majority' remark: Sources
3 months, 1 week ago

High Court judge appears before Supreme Court over 'majority' remark: Sources

India Today  

A controversy has erupted following remarks made by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The judge, who reportedly made statements endorsing the Uniform Civil Code and allegedly commented on the Muslim community, appeared before the Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday to clarify his position, sources said. Responding to …

Justice Shekhar Yadav Appears Before Supreme Court Collegium To Put Forth Stand Over Comments Made At VHP Event
3 months, 1 week ago

Justice Shekhar Yadav Appears Before Supreme Court Collegium To Put Forth Stand Over Comments Made At VHP Event

Live Law  

Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court today appeared before the Supreme Court Collegium led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna to put forth his stand regarding comments he made on December 8 at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event, Live Law has learnt. Sources close to the Allahabad High Court and the Supreme Court told Live Law that the transcript …

'Word 'Kathmul**h' No Hate Speech; Justice Shekhar Yadav Spoke As A Hindu At VHP Event': PIL In Allahabad HC Against RS Impeachment Motion
3 months, 1 week ago

'Word 'Kathmul**h' No Hate Speech; Justice Shekhar Yadav Spoke As A Hindu At VHP Event': PIL In Allahabad HC Against RS Impeachment Motion

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation plea has been filed in the Allahabad High Court against an impeachment motion submitted to the Rajya Sabha Secretary General by 55 MPs seeking the impeachment of Justice Shekhar Yadav over the speech delivered by him at Prayagraj on December 8 at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The PIL plea, moved by Advocate …

Allahabad HC Judge, Under Fire For 'Hate Speech' Called By Supreme Court Collegium: Report
3 months, 1 week ago

Allahabad HC Judge, Under Fire For 'Hate Speech' Called By Supreme Court Collegium: Report

ABP News  

The Supreme Court collegium has called Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for a meeting over his controversial remark during an event in Prayagraj this month, reported the Indian Express. On December 10, the apex court took cognisance of Justice Yadav's controversial speech during the event organised by the legal cell of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and sought …

Justice Shekhar Yadav likely to appear before SC Collegium over comments at VHP event
3 months, 1 week ago

Justice Shekhar Yadav likely to appear before SC Collegium over comments at VHP event

New Indian Express  

Apex court sources said the Allahabad High Court judge is likely to be asked to appear and put forth his version as per established practices. At a Vishva Hindu Parishad function on December 8, Justice Yadav said the main aim of the uniform civil code was to promote social harmony, gender equality and secularism. Lawyer and convenor of Campaign for …

Remark made in court an observation: Ex-CJI
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Remark made in court an observation: Ex-CJI

Hindustan Times  

Former Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud has said that a comment made by him in 2022 on the Places of Worship Act, 1991 being no bar to ascertain religious “character” was only an observation and cannot be regarded as a verdict by the court. Justice Chandrachud was referring to an observation by him in May 2022 while hearing …

‘Issue of protecting Constitution’: Oppn MPs submit motion to impeach Allahabad HC judge over inflammatory speech
3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Issue of protecting Constitution’: Oppn MPs submit motion to impeach Allahabad HC judge over inflammatory speech

Live Mint  

Rajya Sabha MP and senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Friday said that the opposition MPs had given a notice to the Rajya Sabha Secretary General to impeach Allahabad High Court judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, due to an “inflammatory speech on 9 December at the High Court premises”. As reported by ANI, citing Sibal, “We have given a notice …

Days After Controversy Over VHP Event Speech, Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Changes Justice Shekhar Yadav's Roster
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Days After Controversy Over VHP Event Speech, Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Changes Justice Shekhar Yadav's Roster

Live Law  

4 Days after his controversial speech at a public event organised by the legal cell of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, the Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court has changed the judicial roster of Justice Shekhar Yadav. This development comes just 2 days after the Supreme Court took note of the reports about the controversial speech given by Justice Yadav, …

Anti-Muslim remarks: INDIA bloc MPs push for impeachment as calls to remove Allahabad HC Judge Shekhar Yadav grow
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Anti-Muslim remarks: INDIA bloc MPs push for impeachment as calls to remove Allahabad HC Judge Shekhar Yadav grow

Live Mint  

The Opposition INDIA bloc parties in Rajya Sabha are planning to move a motion to impeach Allahabad High Court judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who sparked a controversy with ‘anti- Muslim’ remarks at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad last week Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi announced that he would submit a notice seeking …

Who is Justice Shekhar Yadav? The HC Judge behind the controversial ‘majority rules’ and ‘cow exhales oxygen’ remarks
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Justice Shekhar Yadav? The HC Judge behind the controversial ‘majority rules’ and ‘cow exhales oxygen’ remarks

Live Mint  

National Conference leader and Lok Sabha MP from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi will move a notice in the Parliament seeking an impeachment against Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav over the latter's remarks against Muslims at a VHP event. Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court sparked a row when he said the country would function …

SC calls for Allahabad HC report on Justice Yadav’s speech at VHP event
3 months, 2 weeks ago

SC calls for Allahabad HC report on Justice Yadav’s speech at VHP event

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday took judicial note of news reports over the controversial speech of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav at a VHP function and called for a detailed report from the Allahabad high court. “The Supreme Court has taken note of the newspaper reports of a speech given by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of …

Top news of the day: Opposition submits notice for moving no-confidence motion against Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar; Supreme Court takes note, seeks details from Allahabad HC on Justice Yadav’s spe
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Top news of the day: Opposition submits notice for moving no-confidence motion against Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar; Supreme Court takes note, seeks details from Allahabad HC on Justice Yadav’s spe

The Hindu  

Opposition submits notice for moving no-confidence motion against Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar Opposition parties on Tuesday submitted a notice to move a motion for removing Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar for allegedly conducting the House in a partisan manner. Justice Yadav’s speech at VHP event: Supreme Court takes note, seeks details from Allahabad HC The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a statement that …

Allahabad HC judge to be impeached for ‘hate speech'? What Kapil Sibal said
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Allahabad HC judge to be impeached for ‘hate speech'? What Kapil Sibal said

Hindustan Times  

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Tuesday said he and a few other members will introduce a motion to impeach Allahabad high court's Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who gave an alleged anti-Muslim hate speech at an event of the Vishva Hindu Parishad. Supreme Court Bar Association president and Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal “I have spoken to Digvijaya Singh, Vivek …

Supreme Court Seeks Report From Allahabad HC Over Judge's Controversial Remark At VHP Event
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Seeks Report From Allahabad HC Over Judge's Controversial Remark At VHP Event

ABP News  

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance days after an Allahabad High Court triggered a controversy while delivering a speech at a VHP event. Shekhar Kumar Yadav, the Allahabad High Court judge, said that the country will function according to the wishes of the majority in the country and questioned certain practices followed by Muslims. The Supreme Court has …

Supreme Court takes note Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Yadav's controversial VHP event speech
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court takes note Allahabad HC judge Shekhar Yadav's controversial VHP event speech

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that it has taken note of a speech given by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting judge of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad, at a Vishva Hindu Parishad event recently. At the event, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav had also batted for the Uniform Civil Code, saying that it's main aim is to …

Supreme Court Takes Note Of Justice Shekhar Yadav's Controversial Speech, Seeks Details From Allahabad HC
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court Takes Note Of Justice Shekhar Yadav's Controversial Speech, Seeks Details From Allahabad HC

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has taken note of the reports about the controversial speech given by Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, judge of the Allahabad High Court, at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Sunday. "The Supreme Court has taken note of the newspaper reports of a speech given by Mr Justice Shekhar. "The Supreme Court has taken note …

NGO writes to CJI Sanjiv Khanna seeking probe against Allahabad high court judge over ‘anti-Muslim slurs'
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NGO writes to CJI Sanjiv Khanna seeking probe against Allahabad high court judge over ‘anti-Muslim slurs'

Hindustan Times  

An NGO headed by senior Supreme Court lawyer Prashant Bhushan has written to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna seeking a probe against Allahabad high court judge, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, who attended a meeting of the right-wing Vishva Hindu Parishad and made alleged anti-Muslim remarks at the event. The letter read, “Justice Yadav used unpardonable and unconscionable slurs against …

Judge's 'hate speech' at VHP event: SC seeks report from Allahabad HC
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Judge's 'hate speech' at VHP event: SC seeks report from Allahabad HC

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI / LUCNOW: Amid criticism over the controversial speech of Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court, delivered at a VHP function on December 8, the Supreme Court on Tuesday called for details from the High Court. “The Supreme Court has taken note of reports of a speech given by Mr Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav, a sitting …

Supreme Court takes note of High Court judge's controversial remarks at VHP event
Trending News
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court takes note of High Court judge's controversial remarks at VHP event

India Today  

The Supreme Court has taken note of a controversial speech given by a judge of the Allahabad High Court at an event organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad. The development came after Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna received complaints seeking appropriate action against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his speech targeting a particular community. The issue also echoed in …

Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav at VHP event: ‘India will run as per wishes of its majority’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Allahabad High Court judge Shekhar Kumar Yadav at VHP event: ‘India will run as per wishes of its majority’

The Hindu  

Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of Allahabad High Court on Sunday said that Hindus did not expect Muslims to follow their culture but only wanted them not to disrespect the same. You can’t claim the right to have four wives, perform Halala, or TripleTalaq,” he said, adding that denying maintenance to women and other injustices “will not work”. ‘Applies to all …

VHP announces 2-day protest against 'atrocities' on religious minorities in Bangladesh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

VHP announces 2-day protest against 'atrocities' on religious minorities in Bangladesh

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Vishva Hindu Parishad has announced a two-day nationwide protest against the "atrocities" on religious minorities in Bangladesh starting Friday.The VHP and the Bajrang Dal, along with all sects and segments of the Hindu society and those who believe in humanity, will take part in this protest to save the minorities and their human rights, VHP national spokesperson …

Calcutta High Court Allows Protest Meeting Against Alleged Atrocities Faced By 'Sanatani Hindus' In West Bengal
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Calcutta High Court Allows Protest Meeting Against Alleged Atrocities Faced By 'Sanatani Hindus' In West Bengal

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has allowed a protest march to be scheduled tomorrow, against the alleged atrocities faced by 'sanatani Hindus' in West Bengal.Justice Tirthankar Ghosh stated that a formal order would be passed tomorrow morning after the exact details of the gathering were furnished by the organisers, but orally allowed them to go ahead with the program, and directed …

BREAKING: Supreme Court issues notice to Muslim side in Gyanvapi case, seeks reply within two weeks
4 months ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court issues notice to Muslim side in Gyanvapi case, seeks reply within two weeks

India TV News  

Gyanvapi case: In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Muslim side on the petition demanding an Archaeological Survey of India survey of the alleged Shivling in the Gyanvapi mosque complex. After hearing this, the apex court has issued a notice to the Muslim side and sought a reply within two weeks. A bench …

Defamation case: Shivraj Singh Chouhan, VD Sharma and Bhupendra Singh get relief from SC
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Defamation case: Shivraj Singh Chouhan, VD Sharma and Bhupendra Singh get relief from SC

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday gave relief to Union Minister and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, BJP state president VD Sharma, and former minister Bhupendra Singh in a defamation case. Supreme Court issued notice to Congress Rajya Sabha member and senior advocate Vivek Krishna Tankha, who had filed a defamation complaint seeking Rs 10 crore in damages …

Delhi Lawyers Boycott Work in Protest Against Courtroom Assault
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Lawyers Boycott Work in Protest Against Courtroom Assault

Live Mint  

Delhi lawyers will be boycotting work on Monday, November 4, in protest against the police assault in a courtroom in Ghaziabad. The clash between lawyers and baton-wielding police erupted after a district judge ordered the police to disperse some protesters who were allegedly chanting slogans against him over a disagreement.

Hate Speech: High Court Grants 4 Weeks To Maharashtra Police For Obtaining Sanction To Prosecute BJP Leader Vikram Pawaskar
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Hate Speech: High Court Grants 4 Weeks To Maharashtra Police For Obtaining Sanction To Prosecute BJP Leader Vikram Pawaskar

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday ordered the Maharashtra Police to obtain a sanction to prosecute Bharatiya Janata Party State Vice President Vikram Pawaskar, for charges of hate speech, within four weeks.A division bench of Justices Revati Mohite-Dere and Prithviraj Chavan noted the submissions of Chief Public Prosecutor Hiten Venegavkar, who told the judges that the chargesheet in. The Bombay …

Calcutta High Court Declines VHP's Plea Seeking Action Against CM Mamata Banerjee For Allegedly Objectionable Remarks Against Monk
9 months ago

Calcutta High Court Declines VHP's Plea Seeking Action Against CM Mamata Banerjee For Allegedly Objectionable Remarks Against Monk

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court has declined to hear a public interest litigation by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, for making allegedly objectionable remarks against a monk during her election rally for the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls.While dismissing the plea, a division bench of Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam and Justice. The Calcutta High Court …

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing on May 27
10 months, 1 week ago

Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Hearing on May 27

The Hindu  

Hearing in a 2018 defamation case against Rahul Gandhi over his alleged objectionable remarks targeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah has been fixed for May 27 following the appointment of a new judge to the special court. The complaint was filed here on August 4, 2018, against Rahul Gandhi for his alleged objectionable comments against Shah made at a press …

Hate speech: Karnataka HC stays FIRs against Shobha, Tejasvi
1 year ago

Hate speech: Karnataka HC stays FIRs against Shobha, Tejasvi

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The High Court of Karnataka on Friday stayed the First Information Report and further proceedings against Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shobha Karandlaje for allegedly promoting feelings of enmity between the people of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The court also stayed two more FIRs and further proceedings against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya for allegedly disturbing …

Farmers’ protest: Punjab and Haryana HC lawyers spar over striking work
1 year, 1 month ago

Farmers’ protest: Punjab and Haryana HC lawyers spar over striking work

Hindustan Times  

The call for abstaining from work on Friday by Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association over alleged violence against the farmers by security agencies at Shambhu and Khanauri borders has divided the lawyers. Punjab and Haryana High Court building in Chandigarh Haryana advocate general BR Majahan in the evening came out with a statement that AG Haryana’s office was …

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers
1 year, 1 month ago

BJP MLAs stage demo in Karnataka assembly protesting case booked against lawyers

Hindustan Times  

The opposition BJP MLAs on Tuesday trooped into the well of the Karnataka Assembly here protesting the registration of a case against 40 lawyers in Ramanagara district. Karnataka BJP President B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in the State Assembly R Ashok, former state CM Basavaraj Bommai and other leaders protest against the state government, in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Defending …

Ramanagara lawyers in Karnataka seek action against sub-inspector
1 year, 1 month ago

Ramanagara lawyers in Karnataka seek action against sub-inspector

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Demanding the suspension of a police sub-inspector for allegedly booking a false case against 40 lawyers, Ramanagara advocates are carrying out a protest at the DC’s office. Meanwhile, members of various organisations went to the district advocates’ office where the meeting was being held to request not to take any action against Pasha. An FIR was registered on this …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Tejashwi Yadav's Plea To Transfer Defamation Case Over 'Gujarati Cheats' Remark From Ahmedabad To 'Neutral Venue'; Stays Trial
1 year, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Tejashwi Yadav's Plea To Transfer Defamation Case Over 'Gujarati Cheats' Remark From Ahmedabad To 'Neutral Venue'; Stays Trial

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on the petition filed by Tejashwi Yadav seeking to transfer the criminal defamation complaint filed against him in Ahmedabad for his alleged "Gujarati hi thag hai ho sakta hai" remark to Delhi or any other "neutral venue". These allegations stem from a purported statement he made during a media address on March 22 …

Hate speeches | SC adjourns Brinda Karat's plea for FIR against BJP's Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma to Oct 3
1 year, 6 months ago

Hate speeches | SC adjourns Brinda Karat's plea for FIR against BJP's Anurag Thakur, Parvesh Verma to Oct 3

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned till October 3 the hearing on the plea of CPI leader Brinda Karat challenging the Delhi High Court's order dismissing a petition against the trial court's refusal to order registration of an FIR against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Pravesh Verma for their alleged hate speeches over anti-CAA protests. On June 13 last year, …

Supreme Court stays trial court order directing Azam Khan to give voice sample in 2007 hate speech case
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court stays trial court order directing Azam Khan to give voice sample in 2007 hate speech case

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the complainant in the hate speech case on the plea filed by Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan. The apex court stayed an order of a trial court directing Khan to give a voice sample in a case of allegedly delivering a hate speech and using derogatory language …

Nuh Violence: Delhi High Court Women Lawyers Forum Writes To CJI Seeking Action Against Videos Calling For 'Economic Boycott' Of Certain Communities
1 year, 7 months ago

Nuh Violence: Delhi High Court Women Lawyers Forum Writes To CJI Seeking Action Against Videos Calling For 'Economic Boycott' Of Certain Communities

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court Women Lawyers Forum on Thursday sent a letter petition to the Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud, seeking action against videos circulating on social media calling for economic boycott of certain communities in the aftermath of Nuh violence in Haryana. Signed by a total 101 female lawyers, the letter petition has urged the Supreme Court …

2019 Hate Speech Case: Allahabad High Court Issues Notice To SP Leader Azam Khan In UP Govt's Appeal Challenging His Acquittal
1 year, 7 months ago

2019 Hate Speech Case: Allahabad High Court Issues Notice To SP Leader Azam Khan In UP Govt's Appeal Challenging His Acquittal

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court has issued a notice to the Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan in the Uttar Pradesh Government's appeal challenging an order of the Rampur Court acquitting Khan in the 2019 hate speech case which led to his disqualification as an MLA, last year.Hearing the appeal on Thursday, the bench Justice Raj Beer Singh has also summoned the …

'Made a Mistake, Must be Punished': BJP Reacts to Gujarat HC Order in Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case
1 year, 8 months ago

'Made a Mistake, Must be Punished': BJP Reacts to Gujarat HC Order in Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case

News 18  

Reacting to Gujarat High Court’s verdict upholding the sessions court order in the plea seeking a stay on Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in a criminal defamation case in connection with his remark on Modi surname, Congress said the judgement only “redoubles our resolve to pursue the matter further”. #WATCH | Congress workers raise slogans and protest at party Headquarters in Delhi …

Supreme Court to hear Bombay lawyers body plea for action against VP, Rijiju over remarks on judiciary
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court to hear Bombay lawyers body plea for action against VP, Rijiju over remarks on judiciary

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a plea of the Bombay Lawyers Association against Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar over their remarks on the judiciary and the collegium system for appointment of judges. In an appeal, the lawyers body said the "frontal attack not just on the judiciary but the Constitution'' by …

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