9 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi L-G sanctions prosecution against Arundhati Roy under UAPA in 2010 provocative speech case

Op India

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena granted permission on Friday to prosecute author Arundhati Roy under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for her alleged ‘provocative’ speech at a 2010 event, PTI reported, citing Raj Niwas officials. “Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has sanctioned the prosecution of Arundhati Roy and former Central University of Kashmir International Law Professor Dr. Sheikh Showkat Hussain under section 45 of the Unlawful Activities Act in the case,” a Raj Niwas official said. In addition to Roy and Sheikh Showkat Hussain, other speakers included the late Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, SAR Geelani, and Varavara Rao. It was alleged that Geelani and Arundhati Roy strongly asserted that Kashmir was never part of India, was forcibly occupied by the Indian Armed Forces, and that every effort should be made for the independence of Jammu and Kashmir from India.

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FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi in Orissa for making anti-India remarks during an event

Op India

An FIR was registered against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in Orissa for allegedly making anti-India remarks. The FIR, filed by a person named Ram Hari Pujari, states that Gandhi’s remarks threatened the unity and integrity of the nation. The statement was made by Rahul Gandhi on 15th January 2025 during the inauguration of the new Congress headquarters at Kotla Road, …

FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi in Odisha for making anti-India remarks during an event

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi in Odisha for making anti-India remarks during an event

Op India

An FIR was registered against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in Odisha for allegedly making anti-India remarks. The FIR, filed by a person named Ram Hari Pujari, states that Gandhi’s remarks threatened the unity and integrity of the nation. The statement was made by Rahul Gandhi on 15th January 2025 during the inauguration of the new Congress headquarters at Kotla Road, …

8 months ago

Why does India hate Arundhati Roy?

Al Jazeera

India’s government is targeting the acclaimed author because she speaks to the most foundational corruptions that underlie the socioeconomic and political pillars of the Indian state. Just days after the election, an official from the new BJP-led government allowed the Booker prize-winning Indian author and activist Arundhati Roy to be prosecuted for remarks she made at a panel discussion back …

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Let there be free speech

The Hindu

Dreamers are those who dream of a different world, and through their imagination, show us that a different reality can exist. Today, you are fuming anger against Ms. Roy because you don’t like her views on Kashmir, but then there are others who may not like Mr. Bhagwat’s views on the whole of India and his vision for it. One …

9 months ago

Arundhati Roy in India: An oxymoron of democracy

Hindustan Times

A woman gets prosecuted for a speech she made 14 years ago. The state has ensnared the 1997 Booker Prize-winning author and activist Arundhati Roy under India's Unlawful Activities Act being filed against her and several co-defendants. But this gruesome episode of Roy's abrupt prosecution for a speech she delivered 14 years ago has conjured a broader moral dialogue on …

9 months, 1 week ago

Legally Speaking | The curious case of the sanction against Arundhati Roy

Hindustan Times

At 6:46 PM on June 14, PTI tweeted a statement from Raj Niwas Officials, “Delhi LG gives prosecution sanction against Arundhati Roy under UAPA for ‘provocative’ speech at an event in 2010. The tweet evoked several questions, ‘What provocative speech?’ ‘Why sanction now after 14 years?’ ‘On what grounds?’ ‘Why UAPA?’ among others. P. Chidambaram, the then home minister said: …

9 months, 1 week ago

Criminalising words: on allegedly divisive speeches

The Hindu

The grant of sanction to prosecute writer-activist Arundhati Roy and academician Sheikh Showkat Hussain for alleged “unlawful activity” in a case dating back to 2010 is unwarranted. Saxena, who had accorded sanction in October 2023 to prosecute the Booker Prize-winning writer and the former Kashmir University professor, respectively, for allegedly divisive speeches and imputations against national unity, has now given …

9 months, 1 week ago

Booker-winning author Arundhati Roy to be prosecuted under anti-terror laws in India

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A top Indian official has …

9 months, 1 week ago

Leftists suffered a meltdown after Delhi LG sanctions prosecution against Arundhati Roy

Op India

On Friday, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena granted permission to prosecute author Arundhati Roy under the stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for her alleged ‘provocative’ speech at a 2010 event. pic.twitter.com/j2JYmL2PCC — Anurag June 14, 2024 Meena Kandasamy lamented that the hopes of the left-liberal and Islamist ecosystem that a reduced majority will ‘tame’ the “fascist beast” were “naive” …

9 months, 1 week ago

Delhi LG VK Saxena gives nod to prosecute Arundhati Roy, others in UAPA case

Hindustan Times

Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Friday accorded sanction for prosecution under Section 45 of the Unlawful Activities Act against Booker-winning author Arundhati Roy for an alleged provocative speech made in 2010, officials aware of the matter said. Booker-winning author Arundhati Roy The LG also granted sanction to presucute under the same provisions Sheikh Showkat Hussain, a former professor at …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi LG grants prosecution sanction against author Arundhati Roy under UAPA for 'provocative speeches'

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Delhi Lt Governor V K Saxena has accorded sanction to prosecute author Arundhati Roy and a former professor in Kashmir under the stringent Unlawful Activities Act for allegedly making provocative speeches at an event here in 2010, Raj Niwas officials said on Friday. Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has accorded sanction to prosecute author Arundhati Roy and a former …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi LG approves prosecution of Arundhati Roy under UAPA

Hindustan Times

Delhi lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Friday granted sanction to prosecute author Arundhati Roy under stringent Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for her alleged 'provocative' speech at an event in 2010, PTI quoted Raj Niwas officials on Friday. “Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has sanctioned the prosecution of Arundhati Roy and former Professor of International Law in Central University of …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Lt Governor Saxena grants prosecution of author Arundhati Roy under UAPA

India TV News

New Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena sanctioned the prosecution of the author, Arundhati Roy, under the stringent Unlawful Activities Act for allegedly making provocative speeches at an event here in 2010, Raj Niwas officials said on Friday. The FIR against Roy and former Central University of Kashmir professor Sheikh Showkat Hussain was registered following the orders of the Court …

9 months, 4 weeks ago

'Unsubstantiated Allegations': Delhi High Court Rejects Another Plea To Disqualify PM Narendra Modi From Contesting 2024 General Polls

Live Law

The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a plea seeking disqualification of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from contesting the 2024 general elections.Justice Sachin Datta rejected the plea filed by Captain Deepak Kumar alleging that Modi and his accomplices attempted to destabilize the national security by planning a fatal crash of an Air India flight in 2018 where he was pilot. …

10 months, 1 week ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, May 17, 2024

The Hindu

Arvind Kejriwal asked for ₹100 crore as kickbacks, Enforcement Directorate tells Supreme Court The Directorate of Enforcement told the Supreme Court on May 16 that a complaint against Aam Aadmi Party is in the pipeline and there is direct evidence of its national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal “demanding” ₹100 crore as kickbacks in the liquor policy case. …

1 year, 3 months ago

Plea filed in Calcutta HC against Arundhati Roy's anti-India remarks in Al Jazeera interview

Op India

On Monday, the Calcutta High Court heard a petition against author Arundhati Roy for anti-India statements she made to the Islamist propaganda news outlet Al Jazeera. The petitioner asserted that Roy stated in an interview with Al Jazeera that “India was becoming a fascist Hindu enterprise.” A division bench consisting of Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam and Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharya noted …

1 year, 5 months ago

Booker prize-winning novelist Arundhati Roy could face prosecution for 2010 Kashmir speech

The Independent

1 year, 5 months ago

BJP explains sanction for Arundhati Roy's prosecution to counter Chidambaram's 'no tolerance' dig

Hindustan Times

Reacting to the Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena's sanction for prosecution against author Arundhati Roy, Congress leader P Chidambaram said the sanction clearly shows that "under the rule of the LG " there is no room for tolerance. Chidambaram said he stands by what he said in 2010 when he was asked why there was no action against Arundhati Roy …

1 year, 5 months ago

Regime of Delhi LG, his masters has no place for tolerance: Chidambaram on approval to prosecute Arundhati Roy

The Hindu

Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on October 10 slammed Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena's move of sanctioning the prosecution of author Arundhati Roy in a 2010 case related to provocative speeches, saying the "LG and his masters" have no place in their regime for tolerance or forbearance. His remarks came after Mr. Saxena accorded sanction to prosecute Ms. Roy and …

1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi LG approves prosecution of Arundhati Roy, former Kashmir professor in 2010 ‘provocative speeches’ case

Hindustan Times

Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena has accorded sanction for the prosecution of author Arundhati Roy and a former Kashmiri professor in a 2010 case related to alleged provocative speeches, Raj Niwas officials said on Tuesday. Arundhati Roy The FIR against Roy and former professor Sheikh Showkat Hussain was registered following the orders of the Court of Metropolitan Magistrate, New Delhi, …

1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi LG approves prosecution of Arundhati Roy, Kashmir professor in 2010 ‘provocative speeches’ case

The Hindu

Delhi Lieutenant Governor has sanctioned prosecution for Novelist Arundhati Roy and former International Law Professor in Central University of Kashmir Professor Sheikh Showkat Hussain in regards to a case related to their comments on Kashmir in 2010, sources from the Raj Niwas said on October 10. Saxena noted that a prima facie case is made out against Ms. Roy and …

1 year, 5 months ago

Provocative speeches: Delhi LG approves prosecution of Arundhati Roy, Kashmir prof

Hindustan Times

Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena on Tuesday accorded sanction for prosecution against author Arundhati Roy and former professor at central university of Kashmir Sheikh Showkat Hussain for their alleged provocative speeches, officials aware of the matter said. Besides Roy and Hussain, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, the then chairman of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat and former Delhi University professor Syed Abdul Rehman Geelani and …

1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi LG sanctions prosecution of Arundhati Roy for propagating 'separation of Kashmir from India'

India TV News

Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has given a nod for the prosecution of political activist Arundhati Roy along with a former Kashmiri professor in a 2010 provocative speeches case, Raj Niwas officials said on Tuesday. "LG V K Saxena noted that prima facie a case is made out against Roy and Dr Hussain, former Professor, International Law, Central University of …

1 year, 9 months ago

Bombay HC extends interim relief for Rahul from court appearance in 'defamatory' remarks against PM Modi

India TV News

The Bombay High Court on Monday extended the interim relief granted to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi from appearance before a court in a defamation complaint on his alleged remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2018 till August 2. A single bench of Justice S V Kotwal adjourned the hearing on the plea filed by Gandhi challenging the summons issued …

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\"Disqualified MP\": Rahul Gandhi updates Twitter bio

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday updated his Twitter account bio to 'Dis'Qualified MP' after he was disqualified as a Member of Parliament following the Surat court order convicting him in a criminal defamation case over his 'Modi surname' remark. According to sources, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Sunday will hold a day-long 'Sankalp Padyatra' near Raj Ghat …

2 years ago

AAP's ‘proof’ in Medha Patkar assault case: 'Should he remain Delhi L-G?'

Hindustan Times

The Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday alleged that Delhi L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena once led a violent mob that attacked social activist Medha Patkar at Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sack Saxena from the post. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's party also released a video of the incident that purportedly shows Saxena arguing with police …

2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi L-G VK Saxena orders removal of AAP spokesperson, other govt nominees on board of private DISCOMS

India TV News

Delhi news: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has removed Aam Aadmi Party spokesperson Jasmine Shah and AAP MP ND Gupta's son, Naveen ND Gupta from the position of 'Government Nominees' on the Board of Private DISCOMS. "Delhi L-G, VK Saxena had ordered for the immediate removal of AAP Spokesperson, Jasmine Shah, Son of AAP MP, ND Gupta- Navin Gupta and …

2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi L-G bypassing AAP govt in issuing prosecution sanction: Manish Sisodia

The Hindu

AAP leader and Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on January 24 accused Lieutenant Governor V.K. LG's over-enthusiasm to bypass elected govt on every matter has created a crisis situation wherein many people accused of committing serious crimes against the state might go scot free," he said in a tweet. Under Section 196 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, a …

2 years, 2 months ago

'Low level of discourse...' | Delhi L-G hits back over CM Kejriwal's recent derogatory remarks in assembly

India TV News

Arvind Kejriwal vs Delhi L-G: The ongoing tussle between two constitutional functionaries of Delhi seems to be far from over as Liutenant-Governor VK Saxena on Friday accused Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of resorting to a "low level of discourse". In his letter to Kejriwal, the L-G also blamed the former of making "misleading and derogatory remarks" He also accused Kejriwal …

2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi L-G gives nod to prosecute Shehla Rashid for anti-Army tweets

India Today

The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, VK Saxena, has granted prosecution sanction against Shehla Rashid, who was the ex-vice president of the Jawaharlal Nehru University students union and member of All India Students Association, for anti-Army tweets. "Delhi LG VK Saxena grants prosecution sanction against Shehla Rashid, ex-Vice President of JNUSU & member of AISA, for making 2 tweets about the …

2 years, 5 months ago

After liquor policy, now ‘power subsidy scheme’- LG Vs Delhi govt heats up, Sisodia writes to Saxena

India TV News

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday wrote to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena after the former ordered an inquiry into the power subsidy scheme, claiming the probes are "politically motivated, unconstitutional". The development came hours after LG VK Saxena told the Chief Secretary to probe "irregularities and discrepancies" in the power subsidy given by Delhi government and to submit …

2 years, 6 months ago

Why is AAP demanding a CBI inquiry against Delhi L-G Vinai Saxena?

India Today

In an unprecedented turn of events, the Delhi Assembly's special session witnessed disruption and uproar over allegations of corruption against Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena for the past two days. "As the Chairman of the Khadi Commission, Vinai Kumar Saxena forced Khadi’s cashiers to exchange his old unaccounted banknotes. Vinai Kumar Saxena has no right to remain the L-G …

3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi riots: HC seeks police reply on Tahir Hussain's plea to set aside UAPA provisions

India TV News

The Delhi High Court Friday asked the police to respond to a plea by former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, arrested in connection with the north-east Delhi riots last year, seeking to set aside UAPA provisions relating to terror activities invoked against him in the charge sheet. Justice Mukta Gupta issued notice to the Centre, Delhi government and Delhi Police on …

3 years, 9 months ago

No Prima Facie Case Against Asif Iqbal Tanha, Natasha Narwal & Devangana Kalita : Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court has found that offences under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act are not made out prima facie against student leaders Asif Iqbal Tanha, Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita in the Delhi riots conspiracy case.The Delhi Police had filed chargesheet against them alleging that the protests organized by them against the Citizenship Amendment Act from December 2019. "Since …

4 years, 4 months ago

Delhi Goverment Gives Sanction To Prosecute Umar Khalid Under UAPA

Live Law

The Delhi Government has given prosecution sanction to prosecute Umar Khalid, a former JNU student leader, booked under Unlawful Activities Act, the PTI reported.Khalid was arrested on the intervening night of September 13/14 in a case registered under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act by Crime Branch, Special Cell of Delhi Police. The Delhi Government has given prosecution sanction to prosecute …

4 years, 4 months ago

Delhi riots: AAP govt gives approval to prosecute Umar Khalid under UAPA

Firstpost

Delhi Police said it needs sanction from the AAP govt to prosecute under Sections 16, 17, 18 of UAPA and from MHA to prosecute under Section 13 of Act, which has already been approved New Delhi: Police have received prosecution sanction from the Arvind Kejriwal government against Umar Khalid, a former JNU student leader, in connection with a case related …

4 years, 6 months ago

#StandWithUmarKhalid: Congress leaders extend support to Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid

Op India

Arrested Sunday late night on the charges of being one of the prime co-conspirators of the large-scale anti-Hindu riots that erupted in Delhi in February this year, former JNU student and ‘activist’, Umar Khalid has been sent to 10 days of police custody by the Karkardooma court. Digvijaya Singh standing with Umar Khalid Likewise, for the national spokesperson of Congress …

4 years, 6 months ago

Former JNU Student Leader Umar Khalid Arrested in Northeast Delhi Riots Case

News 18

Former Jawaharlal Nehru University student leader Umar Khalid was arrested by the Delhi police on Sunday and booked under the Unlawful Activities Act for his alleged role in the northeast Delhi riots, which broke out this February. In the chargesheet filed in this case, Delhi Police had claimed that suspended AAP councillor Tahir Hussain had said that he had met …

4 years, 11 months ago

Delhi violence: Suspended AAP councillor Tahir Hussain booked under UAPA, activists Ishrat Jahan, Khalid Saifi arrested

Firstpost

Hussain was arrested earlier in connection with the alleged killing of Intelligence Bureau official Ankit Sharma during the communal violence in northeast Delhi. New Delhi: Delhi police has booked suspended Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain under the stringent Unlawful Activities Act in a case related to communal violence in northeast Delhi over the Citizenship Act, a lawyer said on …

5 years, 6 months ago

Delhi court defers case against Rahul over alleged derogatory remarks against Modi

India Today

A Delhi court on Friday deferred till October 18 the matter pertaining to a complaint filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his alleged derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal was hearing a complaint filed by advocate Joginder Tuli seeking direction to the police to register an FIR against Gandhi under the charges …

6 years, 6 months ago

What is the UAPA and Why Are Arrests Under It So Problematic?

The Quint

On the night of 13 September 2020, activist Umar Khalid was arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly playing a role in the organisation of the Delhi riots in February 2020, based on his speeches and involvement in the anti-CAA protests that swept the country from December 2019 onwards. Khalid is the latest among activists, intellectuals and other dissenters to …

7 years, 10 months ago

Delhi HC allows income tax probe into Young Indian: Chronology of events

India TV News

The Delhi High Court today declined to stay the income tax proceedings against Young Indian Pvt Ltd in the National Herald case involving Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi and asked them to approach tax authorities. Following is the chronology of events in the case: Nov 2012: BJP leader Subramanian Swamy files complaint against Sonia, Rahul and others for …

10 years, 7 months ago

Police seek video of Arundhati Roy's controversial speech

India TV News

Thiruvananthapuram: Police have sought the video of writer and activist Arundhati Roy's controversial speech at Kerala University last month following a complaint. City Police Commissioner H Venkatesh has asked the university authorities to provide the clipping to examine whether it had any defamatory content to initiate action against her as alleged in the complaint.“The inquiry has been started on the …

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Delhi HC issues notice to Atishi on plea challenging her election

The Hindu

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to former Chief Minister Atishi on a plea challenging her election on grounds of alleged corrupt practices during the Assembly polls. Justice Jyoti Singh also issued notice to the Election Commission of India, Delhi Police and the returning officer of Kalkaji Assembly constituency, from where Ms. Atishi won the election with a …

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Delhi HC issues notice to Parvesh Verma on plea challenging election

The Hindu

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought response from Public Works Department Minister Parvesh Verma on a petition challenging his election from New Delhi constituency in the 2025 Assembly polls. Justice Jasmeet Singh also sought response of the Election Commission of India and 23 candidates, including AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal and Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit, who contested the elections from …

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Delhi HC issues notice on plea challenging Atishi's election from Kalkaji

Op India

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued a notice regarding a petition challenging the election of AAP leader Atishi from the Kalkaji constituency in the recent Assembly elections, alleging her involvement in corrupt practices. The bench of Justice Jyoti Singh, after noting the submission, sought responses from Atishi, the Returning Officer, the Election Commission of India, and the Delhi Police …

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Delhi HC issues notice in plea challenging Atishi’s assembly election win

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Delhi HC issues notice in plea challenging Atishi’s assembly election win

Hindustan Times

The Delhi high court on Wednesday issued a notice in a plea challenging Atishi’s election as the member of assembly from Kalkaji, accusing the Aam Aadmi Party leader of “corrupt practices” in the elections last month and misuse of position as the chief minister for unfair advantage. Atishi defeated Bharatiya Janata Party ’s Ramesh Bidhuri by over 3,500 votes in …

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‘Cash’ find at Delhi High Court judge’s residence: Supreme Court to list plea to file FIR

The Hindu

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday said the Supreme Court will list a writ petition seeking a direction to the police to register a first information report and probe allegations of “huge sums of unaccounted money” found on the official residential premises of the High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, when a fire broke out on the night …

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'Udta Punjab' To 'Badalta Punjab': Kejriwal Says Not A Single Drug Peddler Would Be Spared

ABP News

Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said the Bhagwant Mann government in Punjab was fighting the drug menace in Punjab on a war footing and that no drug peddler would be spared. पंजाब में हमारी सरकार ने नशे के ख़िलाफ़ ज़बरदस्त युद्ध छेड़ा हुआ है। अब अगले चरण में नशे के बड़े सप्लायर्स पर वार किया जाएगा। …

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YouTuber Savukku accuses Congress chief over ‘attack’ on his residence

Hindustan Times

Whistleblower turned controversial Youtuber A Shankar, known popularly as ‘Savukku’ Shankar, on Tuesday blamed Tamil Nadu Congress chief G Selvaperunthagai for an attack on his house after he exposed an alleged scam in a central and state government- On Monday, a group of 20 people, some of them dressed as sanitary workers, barged into Shankar’s residence in Chennai’s Kilpauk when …

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Sambhal violence: SIT fails to serve notice as none found at SP MP’s house

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Sambhal violence: SIT fails to serve notice as none found at SP MP’s house

Hindustan Times

As trouble mounts for Samajwadi Party MP Zia Ur Rahman Barq for his alleged role in inciting the chaos in connection with the November 24, 2024, violence during a protest against a court-ordered survey of Sambhal’s Shahi Jama Masjid, the special investigation team on Tuesday visited his house to serve a notice summoning him for questioning in connection with the …

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US religious freedom panel seeks sanctions on India's RAW over alleged murder plots

India Today

Minorities in India face deteriorating treatment, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom said in a report on Tuesday. According to news agency Reuters, the panel's report recommended sanctions against India's external spy agency over alleged involvement in assassination plots against Sikh separatists. "In 2024, religious freedom conditions in India continued to deteriorate as attacks and discrimination against religious minorities …

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High Court allows jailed MP Engineer Rashid to attend Parliament in custody

India Today

The Delhi High Court has permitted Jammu and Kashmir MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, better known as Engineer Rashid, who is jailed in a terror funding case, to attend the ongoing Parliament session from March 26 to April 4 "in custody". ABOUT THE TERROR FUNDING CASE Rashid, who is facing trial under the Unlawful Activities Act in a 2017 terror funding …

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12 Odisha MLAs suspended from assembly for 7 days after disruptions: Speaker

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12 Odisha MLAs suspended from assembly for 7 days after disruptions: Speaker

Hindustan Times

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha assembly speaker Surama Padhy on Tuesday suspended 12 Congress legislators for seven days for disrupting proceedings after the House passed a resolution to this effect moved by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party chief whip Saroj Pradhan. Congress and BJD MLAs stage a protest in the House during the Budget session of Odisha assembly in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday The …

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Disha Salian’s father files FIR against Aaditya Thackeray, ex-top cop, and actors

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Disha Salian’s father files FIR against Aaditya Thackeray, ex-top cop, and actors

The Hindu

In the latest development in Disha Salian’s death case, a 75-page-long First Information Report was registered on Tuesday with the Joint Commissioner of Mumbai Police, Vivek Phansalkar. In his complaint, Satish Salian, father of former celebrity manager Disha Salian, has named several high-profile names such as, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray, actors Rhea Chakraborty, Dino Morea, Suraj Pancholi, former police …

Mumbai Shiv Sena Case Accused Fir Thackeray Complaint

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V-P Dhankar To Meet Floor Leaders To Discuss Justice Varma Case; JPC On ONOE Extended: Top Updates

ABP News

The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha witnessed another stormy session on Tuesday. Member of Parliament from both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and Opposition parties traded barbs over various issues, including clearing of MNREGA dues, Justice Varma case and others. In a major development, the Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation, One Election' has been granted an extension by …

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Delhi HC asks for inquiry report on an arrest by U.P. police in Delhi

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Delhi HC asks for inquiry report on an arrest by U.P. police in Delhi

The Hindu

The Delhi High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Police director general to submit an inquiry report for arresting a Delhi resident in the capital without intimating the local police. A Bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta said was hearing a habeas corpus petition alleging that a man was intercepted from Delhi’s Connaught Place on February …

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Delhi HC asks for inquiry report on an arrest by U.P. police in Delhi

The Hindu

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HP Assembly budget session: Cong, BJP trade barbs on law & order issue

Hindustan Times

During the ongoing budget session, Congress and Bharatiya Janta Party once again exchanged barbs on the issue of deteriorating law and order in the state and demand of CBI investigations into death of chief engineer during the cut motion. Lashing out at the BJP, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “BJP is demanding a CBI investigation in the case of …

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Delhi court accepts CBI closure report in corruption case against ex-IOA chief

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, A Delhi court on Monday accepted a closure report of the CBI in a corruption case against former Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Dhruv Batra and Hockey India Executive Director Cdr R K Srivastava. Delhi court accepts CBI closure report in corruption case against ex-IOA chief Special judge Mukesh Kumar accepted the police report, saying he was satisfied …

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'Representation To Cancel LoP Rahul Gandhi's Citizenship Pending Consideration': Central Govt Informs Allahabad High Court

Live Law

Today, the Central Government informed the Allahabad High Court that a representation seeking the cancellation of Congress leader and LoP in LokSabha Rahul Gandhi's citizenship is currently pending consideration. During the hearing, Advocate Ashok Pandey, who seeks to intervene in the PIL plea, also made a submission that he had moved a representation for cancellation of Gandhi's citizenship in 2019, …

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Allahabad HC gives Centre four weeks to decide on Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship

Live Mint

The Allahabad High Court on Monday directed the Centre to decide on the citizenship status of Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi within four weeks. The case stems from a petition filed by BJP leader Subramanian Swamy and a private individual from Karnataka, S Vignesh Shishir, who have raised questions over Rahul Gandhi’s nationality. Petitioner's allegations Shishir, a …

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Truth about murder of Muslim man ‘Babbu’ during Delhi Riots: Victim a rioter, acquitted Muslims not ‘innocent’, being tried separately for targeting Hindus – what Court said

Op India

On the 18th of March 2025, the Karkardooma Court pronounced their judgement on the murder of a Muslim man called Babbu, during the Delhi anti-Hindu Riots. pic.twitter.com/xw8yyUFi8d — Live Law March 19, 2025 In the thread, they mentioned the portions of the judgement which acquitted the Muslims and ordered the framing of charges against the Hindus without mentioning that the …

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"Grounds Of Arrest Informed After 7 Hrs": P&H HC Declares Arrest Illegal, Says Grounds Must Be Conveyed To Accused In A Meaningful Manner

Live Law

The Punjab & Haryana High Court declared the arrest of a music producer illegal, as the grounds for arrest were not provided to him at the time of his arrest. This is reinforced by the fact that the Warrant Officer was not provided with a copy of the FIR or the memo of arrest of the detenu when he arrived …

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Uddhav Thackeray backs Kunal Kamra in row over ‘traitor’ remark, says it’s true

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: Standup comedian Kunal Kamra, who is being targeted by the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, has not done anything wrong and had only openly expressed the sentiments of the people, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said on Monday, criticising Shinde’s party workers for attacking a premises in Khar where Kamra’s show was recorded. Shiv Sena MLC Uddhav Thackeray arrives to …

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Delhi man held by UP cops: Delhi HC asks state DGP for status of inquiry report

Hindustan Times

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court has directed the UP Police director general to file an inquiry report for arresting a Delhi resident in the national capital without intimating the local police. Delhi man held by UP cops: Delhi HC asks state DGP for status of inquiry report A bench of Justices Prathiba M Singh and Rajneesh Kumar Gupta issued …

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BJP vs Congress amid row over DK Shivakumar's ‘changing Constitution’ remark

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BJP vs Congress amid row over DK Shivakumar's ‘changing Constitution’ remark

Hindustan Times

Karnataka deputy chief minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar's reported remarks about "changing the Constitution" have sparked a major row, with Union minister Kiren Rijiju demanding his sacking in the Lok Sabha on Monday. Karnataka BJP chief Vijayendra Yediyurappa termed the deputy CM's comment as "unfortunate" and said that if he had any respect for the Constitution or Dr Babasaheb …

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Five-day Budget Session of Delhi Assembly likely to begin on a stormy note today

The Hindu

The Budget Session of the Delhi Assembly will commence on Monday with the budget presentation by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who also holds the Finance portfolio, slated for Tuesday. The Chief Minister had held pre-budget consultations with various stakeholders including women, youth, and slum dwellers, and called it a “people’s budget”. Last month, in the first session of the newly …

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U.P. govt anti-Sanatani: Akhilesh

Hindustan Times

Terming that the Uttar Pradesh government ‘Anti-Sanatani’, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday alleged that the government had not been able to trace those who ‘went missing’ the Mahakumbh 2025 that concluded in Prayagraj last month. The SP chief also alleged that many ruling party MLAs and other leaders owned huge chunks of land in various districts of the …

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Delhi Assembly to elect key panel to examine CAG reports on AAP government

India Today

The Delhi Assembly is set to elect members of three financial committees, including the Public Accounts Committee on Monday, which will examine the 14 Comptroller and Auditor General reports highlighting alleged financial irregularities during the former AAP regime. The recent CAG reports, tabled during the first session of the Delhi Assembly, have raised serious concerns regarding financial mismanagement under Kejriwal’s …

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On Shaheed Diwas, AAP, BJP spar over honouring legacy of Bhagat Singh

The Hindu

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Aam Aadmi Party convener Arvind Kejriwal took potshots at each other on the occasion of Shaheed Diwas over honouring the legacy of Bhagat Singh. During an event commemorating the martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev on Sunday, Mr. Kejriwal, in his first major public appearance since the Aam Aadmi Party’s poll debacle in …

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UAPA: All India Annual Digest 2024

Live Law

Bail under UAPA, 1967 – Applicability of Section 43-D – Principles and Constitutional Considerations – Long Incarceration and Delay in Trial - Prima Facie Assessment - Fundamental Rights and Speedy Trial - Precedence of Constitutional Rights - The Supreme Court reiterated the principles governing the grant of bail under Section 43-D of the Unlawful Activities Act, 1967, emphasizing Courts must …

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Narayan Rane’s shocking claims in Disha Salian death case: ‘Uddhav Thackeray asked me not to drag his son’s name’

Live Mint

Around five years after Disha Salian, former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, was found dead under mysterious circumstances, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Narayan Rane on Saturday made a shocking claim targeting former CM and Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray. Narayan Rane claimed that the then Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray had called him twice and "requested" not …

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