Actor Kasturi Shankar arrested for remarks against Telugu community
1 month ago

Actor Kasturi Shankar arrested for remarks against Telugu community

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Actor Kasturi Shankar was arrested in Hyderabad by Chennai Police in connection with a case involving controversial remarks she made about the Telugu-speaking community living in Tamil Nadu. The case, filed by a Telugu association, alleges that Shankar made divisive comments during a protest on November 3, claiming, "The Telugu-speaking community came as assistants to the king’s consort and later adopted a Tamil identity.” Shankar later issued a public apology, posting on social media: “It was never my intention to hurt or offend my Telugu extended family. The Tamil actor filed an petition in Madras High Court seeking an anticipatory bail in connection with the case filed against her by the Madurai Police. Recently, the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court denied anticipatory bail to Kasturi in a case registered against her by Madurai Police over the same issue.

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YouTuber Savukku Shankar arrested in Chennai over pending ganja possession case
6 days, 18 hours ago

YouTuber Savukku Shankar arrested in Chennai over pending ganja possession case

India Today  

Controversial YouTuber Savukku Shankar was arrested on Tuesday and is currently being held at the Teynampet Police Station in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, in connection with a prior case of ganja possession. The case dates back to Shankar’s stay in Theni district, during which police conducted a search and reportedly recovered 2.5 kilograms of ganja. The case, being handled by the …

Actor Kasthuri Shankar sent to judicial custody till November 29 over controversial remark on Telugu people
1 month ago

Actor Kasthuri Shankar sent to judicial custody till November 29 over controversial remark on Telugu people

Hindustan Times  

Actress Kasthuri, who made a remark on the Telugu-speaking people of Tamil Nadu that stoked a controversy, was produced before a court in Chennai on Sunday, which remanded her to judicial custody. Kasthuri Shankar was arrested for alleged 'anti-Telugu' remarks Kasthuri sent to Puzhal central prison She was arrested from Hyderabad on November 16 by a Chennai police team after …

Actor Kasturi Shankar dismisses missing rumours: Did not run away or hide
1 month ago

Actor Kasturi Shankar dismisses missing rumours: Did not run away or hide

India Today  

Actor Kasturi Shankar was arrested on Saturday by Tamil Nadu Police in Hyderabad in connection with her remarks against Telugu-speaking people living in Tamil Nadu. The case, which was first filed by the Telugu association members in Tamil Nadu, alleges that the actor made divisive comments during a protest on November 3. "The Telugu-speaking community came as assistants to the …

Actor Kasturi sent to judicial custody till Nov 29
1 month ago

Actor Kasturi sent to judicial custody till Nov 29

Hindustan Times  

Actor Kasturi, who was arrested by Chennai police in Hyderabad on Saturday for making derogatory comments about the Telugu speaking community in Tamil Nadu, was on Sunday remanded to judicial custody until November 29. Tamil Nadu’s Madurai district police filed an FIR against Kasturi, who identifies as a social activist and political commentator besides being an actor, for her speech …

Who is Kasthuri Shankar, arrested for objectionable remarks on Telugu community? See details here
1 month ago

Who is Kasthuri Shankar, arrested for objectionable remarks on Telugu community? See details here

Live Mint  

Indian actress Kashturi Shankar, who has appeared in various Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada language movies, has been arrested by the Chennai police, according to a report by New18 Telegu. Shankar allegedly made controversial and objectionable statements about the Telegu community at a meeting of the Hindu Makkal Katchi, and was on the run these past few days. According to …

Madras High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Actress Kasthuri For Alleged 'Controversial Remarks' About Telugu Community
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1 month, 1 week ago

Madras High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail To Actress Kasthuri For Alleged 'Controversial Remarks' About Telugu Community

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The Madras High Court on Thursday denied anticipatory bail to South Indian actress Kasthuri for her alleged comments against the Telugu community in Tamil Nadu. Speaking at a Brahmin meet in Chennai on November 3rd, the South Indian actress had purportedly made comments against the Telugu community suggesting that the Telugu people, who had come to serve the courtesans of …

Madras High Court rejects Kasturi Shankar's bail plea in insulting remarks case
1 month, 1 week ago

Madras High Court rejects Kasturi Shankar's bail plea in insulting remarks case

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The Madurai bench of Madras High Court dismissed the anticipatory bail application of actor-TV presenter Kasturi Shankar. She had submitted her bail petition in a case registered against her over her objectionable comments on Telugu-speaking community in Tamil Nadu. Saying that Telugu-speaking people had been living in Tamil Nadu since it was Madras Presidency, Justice Venkatesh also noted that they …

Madras HC Reserves Order On Actress Kasthuri's Anticipatory Bail Plea In Connection With Alleged Controversial Remarks On Telugu Community
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Madras HC Reserves Order On Actress Kasthuri's Anticipatory Bail Plea In Connection With Alleged Controversial Remarks On Telugu Community

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The Madras High Court has reserved orders on an anticipatory bail petition filed by actress Kasthuri for her alleged controversial comments on the Telugu community in Tamil Nadu. Speaking at a Brahmin meet in Chennai on November 3rd, the South Indian actress had made comments against the Telugu community suggesting that the Telugu people, who had come to serve the …

Kasthuri Shankar goes into hiding after cases filed against her for controversial remarks on Telugu community: Report
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1 month, 1 week ago

Kasthuri Shankar goes into hiding after cases filed against her for controversial remarks on Telugu community: Report

Hindustan Times  

Actor Kasthuri Shankar, known for her roles in films like Indian and Annamayya, has been missing following backlash for her controversial statements on the Telugu community. Kasthuri Shankar allegedly made objectionable remarks on Telugu community's lineage. Chennai’s Egmore police station reportedly registered cases against her under several sections of the Bharat Nagrik Suraksha Samhita, citing offences related to disrespectful and …

Actor Kasthuri Shankar missing following complaint for anti-Telugu remarks: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Actor Kasthuri Shankar missing following complaint for anti-Telugu remarks: Report

India Today  

Actor Kasthuri Shankar, who has worked in all the South Indian film industries, is reportedly absconding after a police complaint against her for hurting the sentiments of the Telugu community. As per a report published in Kerala Kaumudi, the actor was not found at her place when the police reached her house in Poes Garden, Chennai, for further questioning on …

Madras High Court reserves order on actor Kasturi Shankar's bail plea
1 month, 1 week ago

Madras High Court reserves order on actor Kasturi Shankar's bail plea

India Today  

The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court reserved orders on the anticipatory bail petition moved by actor Kasturi Shankar. Her petition was submitted in connection with the case filed against her by the Madurai police for her objectionable remarks on the Telugu-speaking community living in Tamil Nadu. Justice Venkatesh also noted that Telugu-speaking people have been living in Tamil …

Actor Kasturi Shankar booked for remarks about Telugu people in Tamil Nadu
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Actor Kasturi Shankar booked for remarks about Telugu people in Tamil Nadu

India Today  

The Egmore police in Chennai registered a case against actor Kasturi Shankar under four sections of the Bharat Nagrik Suraksha Samhita. The case was registered based on a complaint filed by a Telugu association over her controversial remarks against Telugu-speaking people living in Tamil Nadu. The actor sparked a controversy when she spoke about Telugu-speaking people in Tamil Nadu. In …

'He Comes Out & You Immediately Put Him Behind Bars' : Supreme Court To TN Govt On Savukku Shankar's Detention
4 months ago

'He Comes Out & You Immediately Put Him Behind Bars' : Supreme Court To TN Govt On Savukku Shankar's Detention

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today heard the challenge to the 16 FIRs filed against YouTuber Savukku Shankar over an online interview. Notably, Shankar was recently detained again under the preventive detention law soon after the Madras High Court's order on August 9 quashing his previous detention relating to certain alleged adverse remarks against the Police Officials. Advocate Balaji Srinivasan appearing for …

Court issues production summons against Kavitha in Delhi excise policy case
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Court issues production summons against Kavitha in Delhi excise policy case

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Wednesday took cognisance of the sixth supplementary chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate against Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K. Kavitha and others, accused in a money laundering case pertaining to Delhi excise policy case. Special judge Kaveri Baweja also issued summons/production warrants against the accused and noted that there were sufficient materials placed on record to …

‘Savukku’ Shankar seeks bail, police seek custody in ganja case
7 months, 1 week ago

‘Savukku’ Shankar seeks bail, police seek custody in ganja case

The Hindu  

Principal Special Court for Essential Commodities and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act Cases in Madurai on Thursday posted the bail petition filed by YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar for hearing on May 20. He was arrested and remanded in judicial custody in connection with a ganja case registered by the Theni police. Special Court Judge M. Chenkamalaselvan also posted the petition …

‘Evidence destroyed’: Delhi court denies bail to BRS' K Kavitha
8 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Evidence destroyed’: Delhi court denies bail to BRS' K Kavitha

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Monday denied interim bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader K Kavitha, who has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi excise policy 2021-22, noting that prima facie, the proof demonstrates her active participation in the alleged offence and “deliberate” act of causing destruction of evidence. Bharat Rashtra Samithi MLC …

Delhi court remands BRS leader K Kavitha in judicial custody till April 9
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi court remands BRS leader K Kavitha in judicial custody till April 9

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Tuesday remanded Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader and Telangana lawmaker K Kavitha in judicial custody till April 9 at the end of her custodial interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with its investigation into money laundering charges linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy 2021-22 case. BRS leader K. Kavitha being produced at Rouse …

Tamil Actor Meera Mithun Arrested for Failing to Appear in Court in Casteist Remarks Case
2 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Actor Meera Mithun Arrested for Failing to Appear in Court in Casteist Remarks Case

News 18  

Tamil actor Meera Mithun was arrested on Friday, March 25, after she failed to appear in court for hearings and cooperating with the police in a case filed against her. On September 22 of last year, a lower court in Chennai granted Meera bail, citing erring in human nature. Several organizations, including Vanni Arasu of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and …

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