[Mohsin Sheikh Lynching] Eye-Witnesses Failed To Identify Accused, “Hate Speech" By Hindu Rashtra Sena President Not Exhibited: Pune Court On Acquitting 21
1 year, 10 months ago

[Mohsin Sheikh Lynching] Eye-Witnesses Failed To Identify Accused, “Hate Speech" By Hindu Rashtra Sena President Not Exhibited: Pune Court On Acquitting 21

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Not a single eye-witness in court identified the men who lynched Pune techie Mohsin Sheikh neither was the “hateful” speech by Hindu Rashtra Sena President Dhananjay Desai brought on the record by the prosecution, the Pune Sessions Court observed in the detailed judgement acquitting 21 people for the 2014 brutal murder. “It is clear that the accused no.19 who is President of Hindu Rashtra Sena has not given provoking speech within one month up to the alleged incident. Acquitting all accused on January 27, 2023, Sessions Judge SB Salunkhe noted that Desai’s provocative speech against Muslims was delivered in January 2014, over five months prior to Sheikh’s murder. Pawar also argued before the court that the police didn’t investigate persons who had allegedly morphed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray’s pictures.

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3 cases against Ravi, Bommai, Simha, seer over provocative speeches
1 month, 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 …

Court Acquits All In Case For Murder Of Mohsin Shaikh, Who Was 'Lynched For Having Beard, Skull Cap'
1 year, 10 months ago

Court Acquits All In Case For Murder Of Mohsin Shaikh, Who Was 'Lynched For Having Beard, Skull Cap'

Live Law  

Nine years after Mohsin Shaikh, a 28-year-old Muslim techie was lynched while he was returning from his evening prayers, a Sessions court in Pune has acquitted all accused of his murder including Dhananjay Jayram Desai, head of the radical outfit Hindu Rashtra Sena. On June 2, 2014, Mohsin was returning from his evening prayers with his friend Riyaz Ahmed when …

Senior Adv Kapil Sibal Seeks Urgent Hearing Of Plea In Supreme Court Against Hate Speech
2 years, 2 months ago

Senior Adv Kapil Sibal Seeks Urgent Hearing Of Plea In Supreme Court Against Hate Speech

Live Law  

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal sought urgent listing of the Dharam Sansad Hate Speech matter by the Supreme Court bench comprising CJI UU Lalit and Justice Bela M Trivedi. In an earlier hearing on a contempt plea alleging blatant and disobedience by the DGP, Uttarakhand Police and DGP, Delhi Police to take action with respect to hate speeches made by prominent …

"Identification Of Accused Persons Not Established At All, No Material": Court Acquits Two In Delhi Riots Case
2 years, 6 months ago

"Identification Of Accused Persons Not Established At All, No Material": Court Acquits Two In Delhi Riots Case

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has recently acquitted two men namely Suraj and Yogender Singh in a case concerning the North East Delhi riots of 2020, observing that the prosecution had miserably failed to prove the case against accused persons and that their identification was not established at all. Perusing the testimony of the complainant, the Court observed that he was not …

Jahangirpuri violence: \'Utter failure\' on part of Delhi police, says court
2 years, 7 months ago

Jahangirpuri violence: \'Utter failure\' on part of Delhi police, says court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A Delhi court has observed that there was “utter failure” on the part of Delhi Police in stopping the unauthorised Hanuman Jayanti procession in Jahangirpuri last month that triggered communal clashes in the locality. “It is fairly admittedÂ… on behalf of the State that the last procession which was passing through, during which the unfortunate riots took place, …

CM's Statement On Presence Of Crowd With Saffron Flags During Bhima Koregaon Protest 'Extraneous' : NIA Court While Rejecting Bail
2 years, 10 months ago

CM's Statement On Presence Of Crowd With Saffron Flags During Bhima Koregaon Protest 'Extraneous' : NIA Court While Rejecting Bail

Live Law  

The NIA court has declined to consider Maharashtra's ex-Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's statement in the State Legislative Assembly on the issue of caste violence at Bhima Koregaon while rejecting bail applications of three accused. Special Judge DE Kothalikar observed that under Section 43D of the NIA Act, regarding bail, he could only rely on the National Investigation Agency's case diary …

Hindu Sena Leader Approaches Supreme Court Opposing Plea Seeking Action Against Dharam Sansad Speeches
2 years, 11 months ago

Hindu Sena Leader Approaches Supreme Court Opposing Plea Seeking Action Against Dharam Sansad Speeches

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The National President of Hindu Sena has moved the Supreme Court seeking to intervene in and oppose the PIL which seeks criminal action for hate speech against the speakers at the Dharm Sansad conclave held at Haridwar and Delhi.The intervention application has been filed by Mr Vishnu Gupta in the writ petition filed by journalist Qurban Ali and Senior Advocate …

SC Seeks Response From Centre, Others On 'Dharma Sansad' Speeches Made In Haridwar, Delhi
2 years, 11 months ago

SC Seeks Response From Centre, Others On 'Dharma Sansad' Speeches Made In Haridwar, Delhi

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought response from the Central government and others on a petition seeking a direction to ensure investigation and action against those who allegedly made hate speeches during two events held recently in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar city and Delhi. An apex court bench headed by Chief Justice N.V. Ramana issued notice on the plea filed …

SC issues notice to Centre, states on plea on alleged hate speeches made in Haridwar, Delhi
2 years, 11 months ago

SC issues notice to Centre, states on plea on alleged hate speeches made in Haridwar, Delhi

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and others on a petition seeking a direction to ensure investigation and action against those who allegedly made hate speeches during two events held recently in Haridwar and the national capital. A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana issued notice on the plea filed by journalist Qurban Ali …

"Sorry State Of Affairs": Court Expresses Dismay Over Police Witness Lying On Oath About Identification Of Accused In Riots Case
3 years, 2 months ago

"Sorry State Of Affairs": Court Expresses Dismay Over Police Witness Lying On Oath About Identification Of Accused In Riots Case

Live Law  

Terming it to be a sorry state of affairs, a Delhi Court has expressed dismay over the action of a police witness lying on oath regarding identification of three accused persons in a case concerning the North East Delhi riots. Additional Sessions Judge Vinod Yadav, who sought a status report to be filed by DCP, North East in this regard, …

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