Breaking: Shashi Tharoor, Rajdeep Sardesai Move Supreme Court Against Multiple FIRs For Tweets On Sikh Youth's Death During Farmer Protests
4 years, 1 month ago

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

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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 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. As per a report of the NDTV, multiple police cases have been filed in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and six journalists for allegedly "misreporting" and "spreading disharmony" on Republic Day when a tractor rally by farmers turned violent in Delhi. In the First Information Report filed in Delhi on a complaint by city resident Chiranjiv Kumar, the police said Mr Tharoor and the others misled people on the death of a protester in central Delhi's ITO when thousands of farmers entered areas in the national capital, including the Red Fort, that were not in the agreed route of the tractor rally.

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Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Journalist Rahul Sivasankar Over Tweet On Religious Minorities Fund Allocation
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Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Journalist Rahul Sivasankar Over Tweet On Religious Minorities Fund Allocation

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday allowed TV journalist Rahul Shivshankar's plea seeking quashing of an FIR registered against him for his tweet about the State government's allocation of funds for welfare of religious minorities. Advocate Bipin Hegde appearing for Shivshankar had then submitted, “I have not given a false statement in the tweet, what is mentioned in the budget …

Writ Petition For Quashing Of FIR Can't Serve As Substitute For Availing Remedies Under BNSS: Delhi High Court
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Writ Petition For Quashing Of FIR Can't Serve As Substitute For Availing Remedies Under BNSS: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has recently observed that a writ petition filed under Article 226 of Constitution of India seeking quashing of an FIR cannot serve as a substitute for availing remedies specifically provided under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, for securing personal liberty.Justice Sanjeev Narula made the observation while dismissing a plea moved by an accused in an. …

‘We had planned, we will teach you a lesson’: Read what the FIR says in Mhow violence case where cricket fans celebrating Indian team’s victory came under attack near a mosque
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‘We had planned, we will teach you a lesson’: Read what the FIR says in Mhow violence case where cricket fans celebrating Indian team’s victory came under attack near a mosque

Op India  

On 9th March, a group of cricket fans was attacked by a violent Islamist mob while they were celebrating the Indian Cricket Team’s victory against New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Speaking to news agency ANI, SP Indore Rupesh Kumar Dwivedi said, “One FIR was registered last night with 17 persons named in it. The representatives from all …

Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against OpIndia's Rahul Roushan, Nupur Sharma Over Alleged Fake News On Bihari Migrants Being Attacked
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Madras High Court Quashes FIR Against OpIndia's Rahul Roushan, Nupur Sharma Over Alleged Fake News On Bihari Migrants Being Attacked

Live Law  

The Madras High Court has quashed an FIR registered against the CEO of OpIndia, Rahul Roushan, and its Editor, Nupur Sharma, for allegedly spreading fake news about migrant workers of Bihar being attacked in Tamil Nadu. Justice GK Ilanthiraiyan, on Tuesday, allowed the plea filed by Rahul and Nupur in 2023 seeking to quash the FIR registered against them by …

FIR filed over threat video against UP CM Yogi Adityanath, police investigation begins
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FIR filed over threat video against UP CM Yogi Adityanath, police investigation begins

India TV News  

FIR filed over threat video against UP CM Yogi Adityanath, police investigation begins An FIR has been filed over a viral video threatening to blow up UP CM Yogi Adityanath. A case under FIR has been filed against a person for allegedly sharing a video threatening to blow up Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the police informed on Wednesday. …

Ranveer Allahbadia row: SC seeks response of Maharashtra, Assam on plea of YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani
1 month ago

Ranveer Allahbadia row: SC seeks response of Maharashtra, Assam on plea of YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the Maharashtra and Assam governments on a plea by YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani to quash or transfer to Mumbai a First Information Report registered in Guwahati accusing him of promoting obscenity in the online show ‘India’s Got Latent’. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh issued a notice and …

India’s Got Latent show’s Ashish Chanchlani challenges Guwahati FIR in Supreme Court
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1 month ago

India’s Got Latent show’s Ashish Chanchlani challenges Guwahati FIR in Supreme Court

Live Mint  

YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani approached the Supreme Court to challenge First Information Report filed against him in Guwahati, News 18 reported. In the plea, Ashish Chanchlani seeks to quash the FIR filed at Cyber police station Police Commissionerate, Guwahati Crime Branch, Assam. 03 of 2025 registered at Cyber PS Police Commissionerate, Guwahati Crime Branch, Assam as it was registered later," News …

SC issues notice on Ashish Chanchlani's plea against multiple FIRs in India's Got Latent controversy
1 month ago

SC issues notice on Ashish Chanchlani's plea against multiple FIRs in India's Got Latent controversy

India TV News  

SC issues notice on Ashish Chanchlani's plea against multiple FIRs in India's Got Latent controversy The Supreme Court has issued a notice on Ashish Chanchlani's plea against multiple FIRs related to his involvement in the controversial "India's Got Latent" show, seeking the clubbing of FIRs from Guwahati and Mumbai. The Supreme Court on Friday, February 21, issued notice on a …

Probe team seeks FIR against cops in Parbhani custodial death case
1 month ago

Probe team seeks FIR against cops in Parbhani custodial death case

Hindustan Times  

Pune: A fact-finding team comprising members of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties, Maharashtra, and other activists has recommended filing an FIR against police officers in connection with the custodial death of Somnath Suryavanshi. The report states that Suryavanshi, 35, despite being severely injured due to police torture, was transferred to jail without medical checkup or treatment, resulting in his …

Vomited dirt in his mind: Supreme Court roasts Ranveer Allahbadia over joke
1 month ago

Vomited dirt in his mind: Supreme Court roasts Ranveer Allahbadia over joke

India Today  

The Supreme Court today lashed out at YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia while hearing his plea in connection with multiple FIRs filed against him over the obscene joke on India's Got Latent show. The influencer had approached the Supreme Court seeking the clubbing of multiple FIRs filed against him for obscene remarks on comedian Samay Raina's YouTube show. The Supreme Court, while …

India’s Got Latent Row: FIR filed against all members of Samay Raina’s show, YouTube channel deactivated
1 month ago

India’s Got Latent Row: FIR filed against all members of Samay Raina’s show, YouTube channel deactivated

Op India  

An FIR has been registered against all individuals associated with India’s Got Latent Case following multiple complaints nationwide regarding comments made by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia on the show. India’s Got Latent Case | FIR has been registered against all members who played roles in all episodes of the show. Cyber… — ANI February 17, 2025 Authorities have since ordered the …

Odisha Police schools a fuming Congress over FIR against Rahul Gandhi
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Odisha Police schools a fuming Congress over FIR against Rahul Gandhi

Op India  

The Odisha Police clarified that they need no permission to file an FIR against Rahul Gandhi after the Congress Party questioned the legitimacy of the FIR registered against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Jharsuguda for making anti-India remarks. Responding to the allegations of Congress leaders, IG Sambalpur Himanshu Lal, who directed the filing of FIR against Rahul Gandhi, explained the …

Ranveer Allahbadia moves to SC over multiple FIRs following controversial joke at India's Got Latent
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranveer Allahbadia moves to SC over multiple FIRs following controversial joke at India's Got Latent

India TV News  

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as "BeerBiceps," has approached the Supreme Court of India seeking relief from multiple FIRs filed against him in connection with controversial remarks made during a now-deleted YouTube reality show, India's Got Latent. The controversy erupted after Allahbadia, a popular content creator, made certain statements on the India’s Got Latent show, hosted by comedian Samay Raina, …

Supreme Court declines urgent hearing to Ranveer Allahbadia over FIRs in joke row
1 month, 1 week ago

Supreme Court declines urgent hearing to Ranveer Allahbadia over FIRs in joke row

India Today  

YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia approached the Supreme Court on Friday against multiple FIRs filed against him over an obscene joke on the reality show 'India's Got Latent' which sparked a massive backlash. FIRs AGAINST RANVEER ALLAHBADIA The Maharashtra cyber cell, the Mumbai Police and the Assam Police issued summons to Allahbadia and others after filing FIRs against them. Meanwhile, the Mumbai …

Ranveer Allahbadia moves Supreme Court to club FIRs over 'India’s Got Latent' remark
1 month, 1 week ago

Ranveer Allahbadia moves Supreme Court to club FIRs over 'India’s Got Latent' remark

New Indian Express  

YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia has moved the Supreme Court, seeking to club multiple FIRs filed against him in various states over his obscene remarks made during his guest appearance on the YouTube show India’s Got Latent hosted by comedian Samay Raina. Abhinav Chandrachud, lawyer representing Allahabadia said that a petition under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution seeking a direction to …

FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi in Odisha over alleged ‘anti-national’ remarks
1 month, 1 week ago

FIR filed against Rahul Gandhi in Odisha over alleged ‘anti-national’ remarks

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: A First Information Report has been filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Odisha’s Jharsuguda district for allegedly making an “anti-national” statement, a senior police officer confirmed on Saturday. The FIR, filed at the Jharsuguda police station, names Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, under Sections 152 and 197 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Section 152 …

Karnataka High Court stays FIR against Gopalakrishnan, IISc director, 14 others
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court stays FIR against Gopalakrishnan, IISc director, 14 others

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The Karnataka High Court has stayed the First Information Report and all further proceedings initiated against 16 accused, including Infosys co-founder Senapathy Kris Gopalakrishnan and Indian Institute of Science director Prof Govindan Rangarajan, under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act. Justice S R Krishna Kumar passed the interim order on Wednesday after hearing the petition filed by all …

Karnataka High Court stays FIR registered against Kris Gopalakrishnan and others under SC/ST Atrocities Act
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka High Court stays FIR registered against Kris Gopalakrishnan and others under SC/ST Atrocities Act

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka has stayed the criminal case registered against Kris Gopalakrishnan, Infosys co-founder and Chair of the governing council of the Indian Institute of Science, and others, including IISc director, on a complaint of alleged atrocity by a former faculty member belonging to SC community. Pointing out that Mr. Durgappa had given an undertaking to the High …

‘Indian state’ remark: FIR registered against Rahul Gandhi in Assam
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2 months ago

‘Indian state’ remark: FIR registered against Rahul Gandhi in Assam

Hindustan Times  

A First Information Report has been registered against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi in Assam's Guwahati for his ‘Indian state’ remark. The FIR against Rahul Gandhi has been registered at the Pan Bazar Police station in Guwahati, the largest city of the Bharatiya Janata Party -ruled state, news agency ANI reported. In his complaint, Monjit Chetia accused the Leader of Opposition …

Complainant Lodging Multiple FIRs Against Accused On Same Facts Violates Fundamental Rights Under Articles 21, 22: Kerala High Court
2 months, 1 week ago

Complainant Lodging Multiple FIRs Against Accused On Same Facts Violates Fundamental Rights Under Articles 21, 22: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has reiterated that registration of multiple first information reports by same person against the same accused on same set of allegations would result in abuse of process of law and violates fundamental rights under Articles 21 and 22 of the Indian Constitution. At the same time, registration of first information reports by the same person against …

Why don’t you want probe: Karnataka HC rejects plea to quash FIR in Atul Subhash suicide case
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Why don’t you want probe: Karnataka HC rejects plea to quash FIR in Atul Subhash suicide case

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Karnataka High Court on Monday rejected the plea for quashing of FIR against Nikita Singhania in connection with the alleged suicide case of Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash. Subhash, an automobile company employee in Bengaluru had died by suicide over alleged torture and demand of Rs 3 crore by his wife Nikita Singhania for divorce settlement. The bench in disapproval …

FIR filed against CT Ravi, will be presented before court: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara
3 months ago

FIR filed against CT Ravi, will be presented before court: Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday said that an FIR had been filed against the Bharatiya Janata Party leader CT Ravi after he allegedly made derogatory remarks against Congress Leader Laxmi Hebbalkar. Further, Parameshwara said that the incident started with Ravi allegedly calling Rahul Gandhi a drug addict and further added that it was wrong and no senior politician …

Karnataka HC quashes FIR against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya over farmer suicide post
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3 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka HC quashes FIR against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya over farmer suicide post

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has set aside an FIR filed against BJP Yuva Morcha president and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya. The FIR, registered by the Haveri police under 353 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, was based on a social media post-Surya made concerning a farmer's suicide, which he linked to alleged Waqf Board land claims. Senior advocate Aruna …

Karnataka HC quashes FIR against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya over farmer suicide post
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3 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka HC quashes FIR against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya over farmer suicide post

Hindustan Times  

The Karnataka High Court has set aside an FIR filed against BJP Yuva Morcha president and Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya. BJYM National President Tejasvi Surya The FIR, registered by the Haveri police under 353 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, was based on a social media post Surya made concerning a farmer's suicide, which he linked to alleged Waqf Board …

Kerala government informs HC of 32 FIRs registered based on Hema Committee report
3 months, 1 week ago

Kerala government informs HC of 32 FIRs registered based on Hema Committee report

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The state government has informed the Kerala High Court that, as of December 11, 32 FIRs have been registered based on the Justice Hema Committee report. Out of these, 11 FIRs were registered based on a complaint filed by a single victim. The government made the submission when petitions related to Justice K Hema Committee report came up for …

‘Raining FIRs’: SC protects YSRCP social media head from arrest
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Raining FIRs’: SC protects YSRCP social media head from arrest

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday granted protection from arrest to YSR Congress Party social media in-charge Sajjala Bhargav Reddy for two weeks to enable him move the high court for quashing of multiple cases against him, and remarked that the Andhra Pradesh government was “raining FIRs” on its political opponent. Claiming he already had six cases against him, Reddy apprehended …

Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against State BJP President BY Vijayendra, Another Over Allegedly Offensive 'X' Post On Congress Leaders
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Patnam Narender Reddy Files Petition to Avoid Arrest in New FIR
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Patnam Narender Reddy Files Petition to Avoid Arrest in New FIR

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: BRS Kodangal former MLA Patnam Narender Reddy, who is lodged in Cherlapally prison since November 13 in connection with the attack on the Vikarabad collector and revenue officials at Lagcharla, has filed a fresh criminal petition seeking a direction not to arrest him in the new FIR registered by the Bomraspet police of Vikarabad district. This FIR was registered …

Rajasthan HC quashes FIR against Shilpa Shetty, Salman Khan under SC-ST Act
4 months ago

Rajasthan HC quashes FIR against Shilpa Shetty, Salman Khan under SC-ST Act

New Indian Express  

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday quashed an FIR against Bollywood actors Shilpa Shetty and Salman Khan under the SC-ST Act. A single bench led by Justice Arun Monga ruled that an FIR under the SC-ST Act cannot be registered without proper sectioning and inquiry. Court Highlights Flaws in FIR The High Court bench noted that the FIR was …

Maharashtra Congress leader asks ECI to file FIR against PM Modi, Amit Shah, Nadda
4 months ago

Maharashtra Congress leader asks ECI to file FIR against PM Modi, Amit Shah, Nadda

The Hindu  

Objecting to BJP leaders’ vows to change the Constitution if they won 400 Lok Sabha seats, the Maharashtra State Congress Committee secretary Sandesh Singalkar has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India this week, calling for an FIR to be filed against the ruling party’s top leadership. Mr. Singalkar said that, in the run-up to the general election …

3 cases against Ravi, Bommai, Simha, seer over provocative speeches
4 months, 1 week 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 filed against BJP MP Tejasvi Surya in Karnataka for spreading fake news
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

26 FIRs Registered in Kerala Based on Justice Hema Committee Report
4 months, 3 weeks ago

26 FIRs Registered in Kerala Based on Justice Hema Committee Report

Live Law  

The Kerala government has registered 26 FIRs based on the Justice Hema Committee Report pursuant to the Court's direction. The State Government has submitted the SIT's Action Taken Report to the Special Bench, Justice A. K. Jayasankaran Nambiar and Justice C. S. Sudha. The Court has observed that the Report discloses commission of cognizable offences, which could be treated as …

Punjab panchayat polls: Police file FIR against 750 unidentified persons
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Punjab panchayat polls: Police file FIR against 750 unidentified persons

Hindustan Times  

A day after a clash between activists of the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress during the nomination process for the upcoming panchayat elections, which left former Congress MLA Kulbir Singh Zira and two others injured, the Ferozepur police have booked ‘750 unidentified persons’ for rioting, attempt to murder and violation under of the Arms Act. As the situation escalated, …

FIRs against Rahul Gandhi over statements on Sikhs in India
6 months 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
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

CBI files FIR against Anil Deshmukh, 4 others for trying to frame BJP leaders in false case
6 months, 2 weeks ago

CBI files FIR against Anil Deshmukh, 4 others for trying to frame BJP leaders in false case

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a First Information Report against former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh and four others for an alleged conspiracy to implicate Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including state rural development minister Girish Mahajan, in a false case in 2020. The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed a First Information Report against former Maharashtra home …

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

FIR filed against 28 BJP leaders, including Basavaraj Bommai
7 months ago

FIR filed against 28 BJP leaders, including Basavaraj Bommai

Hindustan Times  

An FIR has been registered at the High Grounds police station against 28 prominent BJP leaders, including Member of Parliament Basavaraj Bommai and Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Assembly R. Ashoka, for organizing an unauthorised protest on June 20, 2023, in Bengaluru. The BJP leaders, led by Bommai, gathered at Maurya Circle on Racecourse Road to protest against …

Police should now give a copy of FIR along with notice while asking any person to come for questioning: Karnataka High Court
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Police should now give a copy of FIR along with notice while asking any person to come for questioning: Karnataka High Court

The Hindu  

In a judgment aimed at checking the abuse of power by the police, the High Court of Karnataka has now made it mandatory for the State police to provide a copy of the first information report along with the notice summoning a person to appear for questioning or investigation either as a witnesses or a suspect in connection with a …

Accused Has No Right Of Pre-Audience Before Registration Of An FIR: Madhya Pradesh High Court
8 months, 1 week ago

Accused Has No Right Of Pre-Audience Before Registration Of An FIR: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Live Law  

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has held that an accused cannot claim a right of hearing before an FIR is registered, and hence, an FIR cannot be quashed on the grounds that the accused was not heard before the registration of the offence. In the 2021 case, the Supreme Court, while Referring to various decisions, including that of the Constitution …

Karnataka Excise Act | Police Can't File FIR Solely On Basis Of Seizure Panchnama: High Court
11 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka Excise Act | Police Can't File FIR Solely On Basis Of Seizure Panchnama: High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has set aside the conviction handed down to two accused under Sections 32, 34 and 38-A of the Karnataka Excise Act, holding that the police cannot file an FIR on the basis of seizure panchanama. The petitioners are acquitted for the offences punishable under Sections 32, 34 and 38-A of Karnataka Excise Act.” The prosecution alleged …

Hate speech: Karnataka HC stays FIRs against Shobha, Tejasvi
11 months, 3 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 …

Delhi: Manipur couple and 2 others attacked by miscreants, FIR filed
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi: Manipur couple and 2 others attacked by miscreants, FIR filed

Op India  

A group of eight to nine individuals assaulted two men and two women from Manipur on a street in southeast Delhi’s Sunlight Colony during the night. A first information report was filed in the Sunlight Colony police station on Friday night against several unknown accused under various charges including sexual assault. While speaking to the media outside the Sunlight Colony …

’Kicked, dragged’: FIR filed after group assaults four from Manipur
1 year, 3 months ago

’Kicked, dragged’: FIR filed after group assaults four from Manipur

Live Mint  

Four people from Manipur were allegedly "punched, kicked and dragged" by a group of eight people in southeast Delhi's Sunlight Colony on Thursday night. The viral footage showed the four people — a man, his wife, his sister, and a family friend — being punched, kicked and dragged by the group on Delhi Street, NDTV reported. What happened exactly The …

FIR lodged against Silchar-based writer over book on Manipur violence
1 year, 3 months ago

FIR lodged against Silchar-based writer over book on Manipur violence

The Hindu  

A case has been registered against a Silchar-based writer on charges of "promoting enmity between groups" through his book 'Manipur Files', which is based on the ethnic violence in the northeastern state, police said on November 28. The FIR was lodged at Porompat police station in Imphal East district on November 25 by Kangleipak Kanba Lup youth leader Luwangcha U. …

FIRs In Multiple States Can't Be Clubbed When Offences Under State Enactments Also Involved: Supreme Court
1 year, 3 months ago

FIRs In Multiple States Can't Be Clubbed When Offences Under State Enactments Also Involved: Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently declined to club multiple FIRs where the offenses against the petitioner involved not only provisions of the Indian Penal Code but also invoked various state enactments designed to protect investors. The Court observed “In the instant case, the FIRs have been filed against the petitioner in the respective States not only invoking the provisions of the …

FIR lodged against MoS Chandrasekhar in Kerala over remarks, row erupts
1 year, 4 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, …

FIR filed against social media user for spreading fake news against filmmaker Ashoke Pandit
1 year, 5 months ago

FIR filed against social media user for spreading fake news against filmmaker Ashoke Pandit

India TV News  

FIR filed against social media user for spreading fake news against filmmaker Ashoke Pandit An FIR has been registered against a X user for allegedly spreading fake news about the health of popular filmmaker and the president of the Indian Film & Television Directors' Association Ashoke Pandit. An FIR was filed against a X user named Dr Nimo Yadav for …

Jharkhand High Court Orders FIR Against Police Personnel For Assault On Protesting Relatives Of Murdered Bajrang Dal Leader
1 year, 6 months ago

Jharkhand High Court Orders FIR Against Police Personnel For Assault On Protesting Relatives Of Murdered Bajrang Dal Leader

Live Law  

Jharkhand High Court has directed the state police to file a First Information Report against its personnel accused of assaulting the relatives of Kamaldev Giri, a prominent Bajrang Dal leader who was tragically murdered in Chakradharpur last year. This is unfortunate that a citizen has been compelled to move before this Court under Article 226 of the Constitution of India …

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