FIR lodged against MoS Chandrasekhar in Kerala over remarks, row erupts
1 year, 2 months ago

FIR lodged against MoS Chandrasekhar in Kerala over remarks, row erupts

Hindustan Times  

A political furore broke out in Kerala on Tuesday after a case was filed against Bharatiya Janata Party leader and union minister of state Rajeev Chandrasekhar for promoting hatred between religious communities on social media. Rajeev Chandrasekhar An officer at the Ernakulam Central police station, where the FIR was filed, said the BJP leader has been booked under sections 153, 153A of the Indian Penal Code and section 120 of the Kerala Police Act. Following the blasts at a convention of the Christian sect Jehovah’s Witnesses on Sunday, Chandrasekhar had posted on X, “Dirty shameless appeasement politics by a discredited chief minsiter Pinarayi Vijayan besieged by corruption charges. “Two of biggest appeasers in Indian politics who shamelessly appease poisonous radical violent organisations, like SDPI, PFI and Hamas, whose politics have caused radicalisation over decades from J&K to Punjab to Kerala and caused many innocent lives and security forces lives to be lost - trying to threaten me with a case for exposing their appeasement of Hamas,” he said.

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Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against State BJP President BY Vijayendra, Another Over Allegedly Offensive 'X' Post On Congress Leaders
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against State BJP President BY Vijayendra, Another Over Allegedly Offensive 'X' Post On Congress Leaders

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday quashed proceedings initiated against Karnataka State BJP President B Y Vijayendra in connection with an FIR registered over an allegedly offensive post made on X, by the party's Karnataka Unit on alleged Muslim appeasement by the State Congress. As per the prosecution case on April 19 MCC Nodal officer of Gandhinagar informed the complainant …

3 cases against Ravi, Bommai, Simha, seer over provocative speeches
1 month, 4 weeks ago

3 cases against Ravi, Bommai, Simha, seer over provocative speeches

Hindustan Times  

Three separate cases were filed on Monday against former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai, BJP leaders CT Ravi and Pratap Simha, and a prominent pontiff, following allegations of provocative speeches that incited religious tension. As such, two separate cases have been filed, and investigations are underway.” The accused have been booked under Section 196/1A of the BNS, that pertains to promoting …

FIR against Jharkhand BJP after Congress flags 'false, misleading' online posts
1 month, 4 weeks ago

FIR against Jharkhand BJP after Congress flags 'false, misleading' online posts

India Today  

In the run-up to the Jharkhand Assembly elections, a complaint has been filed against the BJP's Jharkhand unit for allegedly posting misleading and defamatory videos targeting opposition leaders on social media handles. The Congress has accused the BJP of attempting to unduly influence voters through false content on its official Jharkhand social media handles. One of the videos appears to …

FIR filed against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya in Karnataka for spreading fake news
2 months ago

FIR filed against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya in Karnataka for spreading fake news

India TV News  

A case has been filed against Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Tejasvi Surya and the editors of several Kannada news portals for allegedly spreading fake news regarding the suicide of a farmer in Haveri district. On November 7, Tejasvi Surya, representing Bengaluru South, shared an article from Kannada news portals on the platform X, claiming that a farmer, Rudrappa …

FIRs against Rahul Gandhi over statements on Sikhs in India
3 months, 2 weeks ago

FIRs against Rahul Gandhi over statements on Sikhs in India

The Hindu  

Multiple First Information Reports have been registered against former Congress president Rahul Gandhi in various districts of Chhattisgarh over his recent statements on the Sikh community made during the leader’s recent visit to the U.S. Cases have been filed in the capital Raipur and a couple of other cities, including Bilaspur and Durg, with police sources adding that more such …

Three MLAs, apart from Girish Mahajan, lodged complaints against Anil Deshmukh: CBI FIR
4 months ago

Three MLAs, apart from Girish Mahajan, lodged complaints against Anil Deshmukh: CBI FIR

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The First Information Report registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation against former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh and four others for allegedly trying to implicate Bhartiya Janata Party leader Girish Mahajan in a false case in 2020 has revealed that three more Maharashtra legislators had lodged similar complaints with the central agency. Apart from Deshmukh, Pravin Chavan, a …

Two FIRs against Nitesh Rane for alleged hate speech against Muslims
4 months, 1 week ago

Two FIRs against Nitesh Rane for alleged hate speech against Muslims

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Ahmednagar police have registered two first information reports against Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Nitesh Rane for allegedly delivering hate speeches and creating a rift between communities. Photo by Sunny Shende Photos By Sunny Shende:PM100029 Rane addressed two public meetings in Shrirampur and Topkhana on Sunday in support of Hindu seer Mahant Ramgiri Maharaj, who had last month made …

Two fresh FIRs against right-wing religious leader Mahant Ramgiri Maharaj over communal speech
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Two fresh FIRs against right-wing religious leader Mahant Ramgiri Maharaj over communal speech

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A day after the Thane city police filed an FIR against Mahant Ramgiri Maharaj, a right-wing religious leader, for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Islam and Prophet Muhammad, two fresh FIRs were registered by the Mahim and Pydhonie police on Sunday for hurting religious feelings and promoting enmity. HT Image Ramgiri Maharaj during a recently held religious event at …

Karnataka BJP's Animated Video Case: High Court Exempts Personal Appearance Of JP Nadda, Amit Malviya In Probe Over 'Promoting Enmity'
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka BJP's Animated Video Case: High Court Exempts Personal Appearance Of JP Nadda, Amit Malviya In Probe Over 'Promoting Enmity'

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday granted interim relief to Bharatiya Janata Party National President J P Nadda and BJP IT Cell head Amit Malaviya, in connection with an FIR registered over an allegedly offensive animated video was posted on X, by the party's Karnataka Unit on alleged Muslim appeasement by the State Congress. A single judge bench of Justice …

Hate speech: Karnataka HC stays FIRs against Shobha, Tejasvi
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Kalamassery blasts: FIR registered against MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar for his alleged controversial remarks
1 year, 2 months ago

Kalamassery blasts: FIR registered against MoS Rajeev Chandrasekhar for his alleged controversial remarks

India TV News  

The Kerala Police has filed an FIR against Union Minister of State Rajeev Chandrasekhar for his statements that allegedly promoted enmity between different groups. According to the information, the police registered the FIR in connection with the minister's recent statements on social media regarding the Kalamassery blasts and a Hamas leader's virtual address at an event organised by an Islamist …

FIR lodged against Hindutva leader over comments on Mahatma Gandhi
1 year, 5 months ago

FIR lodged against Hindutva leader over comments on Mahatma Gandhi

The Hindu  

Amravati district police in Maharashtra on Saturday registered a case against radical Hindutva leader Sambhaji Bhide for allegedly making offensive comments on Mahatma Gandhi, an officer said. The Rajapeth police has registered the case against Mr. Bhide under Indian Penal Code Section 153A, the officer said. An FIR has been registered against him and right-wing Hindutva leader Milind Ekbote, of …

FIR filed against BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya in Karnataka
1 year, 6 months ago

FIR filed against BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya in Karnataka

Live Mint  

An FIR has been lodged against the BJP IT cell in-charge Amit Malviya at the High Grounds police station in Bengaluru owing to his tweets on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. According to news agency ANI, the FIR against Amit Malviya was filed by the Karnataka Congress leader Ramesh Babu and case was registered under IPC sections 153A, 120b, 505 and …

FIR against BJP's Amit Malviya in Bengaluru over tweet on Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 6 months ago

FIR against BJP's Amit Malviya in Bengaluru over tweet on Rahul Gandhi

India Today  

An FIR has been registered against Bharatiya Janata Party leader and its I-T department head Amit Malviya in Bengaluru. “Rahul Gandhi is dangerous and playing an insidious game," Malviya had written on his social media handle. Rahul Gandhi is dangerous and playing an insidious gameâ€æ pic.twitter.com/wYuZijUFAu — Amit Malviya June 17, 2023 The FIR was registered on a complaint by …

Bihar: FIR lodged against BJP MLA for ‘misbehaving’ with cop
1 year, 8 months ago

Bihar: FIR lodged against BJP MLA for ‘misbehaving’ with cop

Hindustan Times  

Bharatiya Janata Party legislator from Sahebganj constituency, Raju Kumar Singh ‘Raju’, has been booked under the SC/ST Act and other sections of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly misbehaving, insulting and using casteist slurs at a circle officer. Others accused in the case have been identified as data operator Sonu Kumar, block pramukh Vijay Paswan, Anup alias Jhumka Singh and …

FIR against 41 BJP leaders including 2 ex-CMs over Ranchi protest
1 year, 8 months ago

FIR against 41 BJP leaders including 2 ex-CMs over Ranchi protest

Hindustan Times  

RANCHI: The Ranchi police have booked 41 BJP leaders including two former chief ministers Babulal Marandi and Raghubar Das, union minister Arjun Munda, parliamentarians and legislators under different penal provisions including those for rioting and causing hurt. A security personnel fires a tear gas shell to disperse Bharatiya Janata Party supporters during the 'Jharkhand Sachivalaya Gherao' protest against chief minister …

FIR against Pragya Thakur for inflammatory remarks at event in Karnataka
2 years ago

FIR against Pragya Thakur for inflammatory remarks at event in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Kote Police in Shivamogga, on December 28, Wednesday, registered a case against BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur for her “inflammatory” speech, based on a complaint by Shivamogga District Congress Committee President H.S. During her visit to Shivamogga on December 25, the BJP MP had appealed to Hindus to “keep knives sharpened” to protect themselves and also protect girls from “love …

Case filed against Bandi, BJP leader Jitta arrested
2 years, 6 months ago

Case filed against Bandi, BJP leader Jitta arrested

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Hayathnagar police booked Bharatiya Janata Party's Telangana unit president Bandi Sanjay and arrested party leader Jitta Balakrishna Reddy on charges of levelling false accusations against Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao and defaming government schemes. Police said that on June 6, the TS BJP organised an event to mark Telangana Formation Day but “misused” the dais and “played a …

Delhi Police Files FIR Against Nupur Sharma, Naveen Jindal, Owaisi and Others Over Hate Messages on Social Media
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Police Files FIR Against Nupur Sharma, Naveen Jindal, Owaisi and Others Over Hate Messages on Social Media

News 18  

The Delhi Police on Wednesday registered a case against some people who are allegedly spreading messages of hate, inciting various groups and creating situations which is detrimental for the maintenance of public tranquillity. Among those named in the FIR, registered by the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operation unit of the Special Cell, are AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Naveen Kumar Jindal, …

Khargone violence: 4 more cases against Digvijaya over tweet
2 years, 8 months ago

Khargone violence: 4 more cases against Digvijaya over tweet

The Hindu  

Police have registered four more FIRs against Congress MP Digvijaya Singh for allegedly promoting religious enmity after he tweeted a picture of a mosque in another State while commenting on communal violence at Khargone in Madhya Pradesh, an official said on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Mr. Singh wrote a letter to Bhopal police commissioner, seeking that an FIR be registered against Chief …

Plans of Khalistani uprising and Hindu genocide, abuse to Hindu Gods, arrest of a Hindu for ‘blasphemy’ when he retaliated: Ugly underbelly of Clubhouse
2 years, 11 months ago

Plans of Khalistani uprising and Hindu genocide, abuse to Hindu Gods, arrest of a Hindu for ‘blasphemy’ when he retaliated: Ugly underbelly of Clubhouse

Op India  

On December 10, a man named Anil Arora was arrested in Punjab for allegedly hurting the sentiments of the Sikh community by making derogatory remarks against Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji and his father, Kalyan Chand Das Bedi. The arrest pertains to a Clubhouse discussion, a voice-based social media app, where Anil Arora ended up making certain statements after provocation …

Haridwar hate speech | Yati Narsinghanand named in FIR
3 years ago

Haridwar hate speech | Yati Narsinghanand named in FIR

The Hindu  

The Uttarakhand Police on Saturday added the names of two more persons in the FIR pertaining to the religious conclave in Haridwar organised between December 17-19, where calls were made for genocide and violence against Muslims. Editorial | Striking fear: On Haridwar hate speech and legal action None of the five accused named so far in the case have been …

Court Refuses To Order FIR Against Nawab Malik For Violating Covid Norms On BJP Leader's Complaint
3 years ago

Court Refuses To Order FIR Against Nawab Malik For Violating Covid Norms On BJP Leader's Complaint

Live Law  

In a relief for Maharashtra cabinet minister Nawab Malik, a Mumbai court has refused to order registration of an FIR against him and others for violating Covid norms and "inviting the public en masse to Sewree Magistrate's court on November 29 at 10am." According to the complaint filed through advocate Faiz Merchant, Malik's "agents and party workers effected social media …

More trouble for Twitter as 2 fresh cases filed by Delhi, UP Police
3 years, 6 months ago

More trouble for Twitter as 2 fresh cases filed by Delhi, UP Police

India TV News  

Trouble for Twitter in India refuses end with two fresh cases being filed against the micro-blogging site by Delhi and Uttar Pradesh Police. The Delhi Police's Cyber Cell registered an FIR against Twitter Inc and Twitter Communication India Private Ltd under several serious sections of the POCSO Act on a complaint of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights. …

FIR filed in U.P. against Twitter officials over distorted India map
3 years, 6 months ago

FIR filed in U.P. against Twitter officials over distorted India map

The Hindu  

An FIR has been lodged against the managing director of Twitter India Manish Maheshwari and his colleague in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr for allegedly showing a distorted map of India on their website. The case was lodged on a complaint from a Bajrang Dal leader, who alleged that in a world map on Twitter, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh were shown …

Twitter India loses intermediary status, can now be prosecuted for content. UP Police file first FIR
3 years, 6 months ago

Twitter India loses intermediary status, can now be prosecuted for content. UP Police file first FIR

Op India  

Note: Later reports suggests the main accused’s name is Parvez Gujjar and not Parvesh Gujjar. Social Media giant Twitter has lost its intermediary status in India for not complying with the new Information Technology Rules, which came into force on May 26, reports Times of India. According to the reports, as Twitter India did not comply with IT rules enforced …

Congress files case against BJP leaders
3 years, 7 months ago

Congress files case against BJP leaders

The Hindu  

The Congress on Tuesday filed a police complaint against Bharatiya Janata Party president J.P. Nadda and others after BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra held a press conference accusing the Opposition party of preparing a “toolkit” to destroy the image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The complaint — filed at the Tughlak Road Police Station by All India Congress Committee research department …

FIR Filed Against SP Leader, 2 Others for 'Defaming' BJP MP After Thai Woman's Death in Lucknow
3 years, 7 months ago

FIR Filed Against SP Leader, 2 Others for 'Defaming' BJP MP After Thai Woman's Death in Lucknow

News 18  

An FIR was lodged on Tuesday against three people, including a Samajwadi Party leader, for allegedly defaming a BJP Rajya Sabha MP in a case related to the death of a woman from Thailand due to coronavirus, police said. The case was lodged against SP National Spokesperson I P Singh and two others under the Information Technology Act and Indian …

Delhi Police Files FIR Against Religious Leader for Anti-Islam Comments in Viral Video
3 years, 9 months ago

Delhi Police Files FIR Against Religious Leader for Anti-Islam Comments in Viral Video

News 18  

The Delhi Police on Saturday filed an FIR against religious leader Yati Narasinghanand Saraswati for hurting the sentiments of the Muslim community. Khan, a sitting MLA from Okhla, filed a complaint against Yati Narasinghananda Saraswati for his controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad in a video, which went viral on social media recently. We have faith in the constitution of the …

SP leader Shafiqur Rahman Barq condemns FIR against Akhilesh Yadav
3 years, 9 months ago

SP leader Shafiqur Rahman Barq condemns FIR against Akhilesh Yadav

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party leader Shafiqur Rahman Barq on Sunday condemned the registration of FIR against his party supremo Akhilesh Yadav against whom an FIR was registered recently for allegedly attacking journalists during a press conference in Moradabad. Speaking to ANI, Shafiqur Rahman Barq said: "This FIR is equivalent to a fake FIR. Instead of covering what Yadav ji spoke on in …

Supreme Court Grants Protection From Arrest To AAP Leader Sanjay Singh In 'Hate Speech' Cases
3 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Grants Protection From Arrest To AAP Leader Sanjay Singh In 'Hate Speech' Cases

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh protection from arrest in all FIRs against him and issued notice on why FIRs should not be clubbed. In a separate writ petition, Singh has moved the Supreme Court seeking quashing of multiple FIRs lodged against him in various districts of Uttar Pradesh, saying they have been "maliciously …

Breaking: Shashi Tharoor, Rajdeep Sardesai Move Supreme Court Against Multiple FIRs For Tweets On Sikh Youth's Death During Farmer Protests
3 years, 11 months ago

Breaking: Shashi Tharoor, Rajdeep Sardesai Move Supreme Court Against Multiple FIRs For Tweets On Sikh Youth's Death During Farmer Protests

Live Law  

Congress Leader and Member of Parliament Dr Shashi Tharoor and Journalist Rajdeep Sardesai have approached Supreme Court against multiple FIRs registered in different states for allegedly sharing unverified news about the death of a protestor during the farmers' tractor rally on 26th January.Journalists Mrinal Pande, Zafar Agha, Paresh Nath and Anant Nath have also approached the Supreme. Congress Leader and …

Mumbai Court Orders Probe On Javed Javed Akhtar's Defamation Complaint Against Kangana Ranaut For Allegedly Dragging His Name In Sushant Singh Rajput Case
4 years ago

Mumbai Court Orders Probe On Javed Javed Akhtar's Defamation Complaint Against Kangana Ranaut For Allegedly Dragging His Name In Sushant Singh Rajput Case

Live Law  

A Metropolitan Magistrate court in Mumbai has directed police to investigate the criminal defamation complaint filed by Lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar against actor Kangana Ranaut for remarks made against him dragging his name into the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.The said complaint has been filed before the Metropolitan Magistrate Court at Andheri under Sections 499 and. A Metropolitan …

FIR registered in Chhattisgarh against Ankhi Das, two Facebook users
4 years, 4 months ago

FIR registered in Chhattisgarh against Ankhi Das, two Facebook users

The Hindu  

The Raipur Police have registered a case against Ankhi Das, Public Policy Director of Facebook for India, South and Central Asia, and two other users of the social media platform, for allegedly hurting religious sentiments and intending to incite communal violence. In his complaint, Mr. Tiwari said that after he shared a Facebook post referring to a recent The Wall …

FIR against BJP's Amit Malviya for mocking Rahul Gandhi stayed by Rajasthan High Court
4 years, 8 months ago

FIR against BJP's Amit Malviya for mocking Rahul Gandhi stayed by Rajasthan High Court

Op India  

The Rajasthan High Court on Wednesday stayed an FIR registered against BJP leader Amit Malviya, who is also in-charge of BJP’s National Information & Technology wing, for allegedly mocking Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Twitter, reports Live Law. FIR for mocking Rahul Gandhi According to the reports, Amit Malviya was accused of mocking the Congress leaders, in response to a …

Hyderabad gang rape and murder case: Telangana Police books BJP MLA Raja Singh for hurting religious sentiments in social media post
5 years, 1 month ago

Hyderabad gang rape and murder case: Telangana Police books BJP MLA Raja Singh for hurting religious sentiments in social media post

Firstpost  

A case has been registered against Telangana’s lone BJP MLA Raja Singh on a complaint that he made certain statements on social media that hurt the religious sentiments of a community Hyderabad: A case has been registered against Telangana’s lone BJP MLA T Raja Singh Lodh on a complaint that he made certain statements on social media that hurt the …

Sedition Against Tribals For FB Posts : SC Issues Notice On Plea Against Jharkhand HC Order Refusing To Quash FIR
5 years, 3 months ago

Sedition Against Tribals For FB Posts : SC Issues Notice On Plea Against Jharkhand HC Order Refusing To Quash FIR

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition challenging the judgment of Jharkhand High Court which declined to quash an FIR for sedition registered against four Adivasi activists for allegedly inciting violence by making Facebook posts supporting 'Pathalgadi' movement of Munda tribal communityThe bench comprising Justices Nageswara Rao and Hemant Gupta issued notice after hearing. The Supreme Court has …

Congress linked Hindus with terror, harassed me: Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur
5 years, 8 months ago

Congress linked Hindus with terror, harassed me: Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur

India TV News  

BJP candidate from Bhopal Sadhvi Pragya Thakur on Thursday accused the Congress of being anti-Hindu and said the party harassed a woman by linking Hindus with terrorism. She joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday and, thereafter, the saffron party announced her as its candidate against senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh. Addressing a press conference here, Thakur said: "The Congress …

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