JNU sedition case: Delhi law minister issues show-cause notice to principal law secretary for clearing sanction to prosecute students
5 years, 11 months ago

JNU sedition case: Delhi law minister issues show-cause notice to principal law secretary for clearing sanction to prosecute students

Firstpost  

The sedition case, related to anti-national slogans allegedly raised during a February 2016 event on the campus of JNU, has been filed against former JNU Students’ Union president Kanhaiya Kumar, among others. New Delhi: Delhi law minister Kailash Gahlot on Thursday sent a show-cause notice to the principal law secretary for clearing without his approval the sanction to prosecute former Jawaharlal Nehru University students in a case of sedition. This development has come in the backdrop of the Delhi government seeking legal advice with regard to granting sanction for prosecution in the JNU sedition case. Police also charged former JNU students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya for allegedly shouting anti-national slogans during the event to mark the hanging of Parliament attack mastermind Afzal Guru.

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Cease all ongoing inquiries against students: JNU students' outfits to V-C
1 year, 1 month ago

Cease all ongoing inquiries against students: JNU students' outfits to V-C

Hindustan Times  

The JNUSU, supported by 11 members of the different students' outfits and hostel presidents, in the letter to the vice chancellor demanded that all disciplinary actions against the students ordered by the Chief Proctor Office should be rescinded and the new varsity manual be withdrawn. "We, the students of Jawaharlal Nehru University, are writing to you to register out strong …

7 Kashmiri students arrested under tough law for rejoicing India World Cup loss
1 year, 1 month ago

7 Kashmiri students arrested under tough law for rejoicing India World Cup loss

India Today  

Seven students of a university in Jammu and Kashmir were arrested under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act for allegedly raising anti-India slogans and celebrating the Indian cricket team's loss in the World Cup 2023 final, officials said on Monday. POLITICIANS REACT TO STUDENTS' ARREST A secion of politicians, including the former J-K chief ministers Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah, have …

Student leaders allege VC and former registrar working against students
1 year, 9 months ago

Student leaders allege VC and former registrar working against students

Deccan Chronicle  

WARANGAL: Leaders of Kakatiya University JAC on Friday urged the state government to conduct job-related examinations only after constituting the new committee of TSPSC. The JAC leaders alleged that registrar Srinivas Rao who belongs to Andhra Pradesh harassed the students by arresting and filing false cases against them. In a statement issued here, PDSU state general secretary Adampaka Vijaykanna alleged …

PM Modi security breach: Govt to chargesheet erring officers, says chief secy
1 year, 10 months ago

PM Modi security breach: Govt to chargesheet erring officers, says chief secy

Hindustan Times  

Following flak from the Centre over the delay in action over the breach of security of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Punjab visit in January last year, chief secretary Vijay Kumar Januja said that all indicted officers will be chargesheeted. After a missive from the Centre last week wherein Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla asked the Punjab chief secretary …

JNUSU's Attack Claim: TN CM Urges Action
1 year, 10 months ago

JNUSU's Attack Claim: TN CM Urges Action

News 18  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday urged Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit to initiate action in respect of ’attack’ on students. The Left-controlled JNU Students’ Union alleged on February 19 that ABVP activists attacked some students, an allegation denied by the right-wing students outfit. Read | JNUSU Claims Attack on Students, ABVP Denies …

Delhi: Students injured as two groups clash over personal issue at JNU campus
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi: Students injured as two groups clash over personal issue at JNU campus

India TV News  

Highlights Social media videos showed some students running on the campus with sticks During the fight, two students sustained minor injuries, a police official said The Delhi Police said they have not received any formal complaint in the matter Two students were injured after a scuffle between two groups of students on the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus on Thursday. Commenting …

Rise of sedition cases in Karnataka
2 years, 4 months ago

Rise of sedition cases in Karnataka

The Hindu  

Karnataka had the ignominy of recording the highest number of sedition cases in the country — 22 against 25 individuals in 2019. Here are a few prominent cases: Bidar school case In 2020, the Bidar police filed a sedition case against teachers, parents of Shaheen school for organising a play against CAA-NRC, in which the Prime Minister was allegedly insulted. …

Students Have Understood JNU Not a Place for 'Anti-national' Activities, Says Chancellor V K Saraswat
2 years, 5 months ago

Students Have Understood JNU Not a Place for 'Anti-national' Activities, Says Chancellor V K Saraswat

News 18  

Students of Jawaharlal Nehru University have understood the message that the university is a place for a free exchange of ideas but it cannot be used for activities that are ‘anti-national’ or against the ‘interest of the nation’s sovereignty, its chancellor V K Saraswat has said. Read: ‘We are Nationalists First,’ Says JNU VC, Backs ‘Multiple Narratives’ Beyond ‘Left-hegemonic’ Ones …

'Govt Doing What Nehru Couldn't': Centre tells Supreme Court on Re-examining Sedition Law
2 years, 8 months ago

'Govt Doing What Nehru Couldn't': Centre tells Supreme Court on Re-examining Sedition Law

News 18  

India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, on Tuesday, found a mention in the Supreme Court during the hearing of pleas challenging the sedition law. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who was representing the petitioners arguing about the misuse of sedition law, said that former PM Nehru had echoed similar thoughts regarding Section 124A, which criminalises sedition. We are trying to do …

SC to hear pleas to scrap the sedition law today: Explaining the British-era offence and how it's being 'misused'
2 years, 8 months ago

SC to hear pleas to scrap the sedition law today: Explaining the British-era offence and how it's being 'misused'

Firstpost  

The Apex court last year had asked the Centre why it was not repealing the colonial-era law used by the British to silence people like Mahatma Gandhi to suppress the freedom movement, as it expressed concern over the misuse of the provision A Supreme Court bench is scheduled to hear on Wednesday a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity …

Navneet, Ravi Rana charged with sedition: A look at cases when Maharashtra govt invoked sedition
2 years, 8 months ago

Navneet, Ravi Rana charged with sedition: A look at cases when Maharashtra govt invoked sedition

India Today  

Independent MP from Amravati, Navneet Rana, and her husband, Ravi Rana, an MLA from Badnera constituency, have been arrested by the Khar police for creating enmity between two groups and sedition charges were invoked. Our concern is misuse of the law and no accountability of the Executive.” Here are some of the prominent sedition cases filed in Maharashtra: KANGANA RANAUT …

Clashes in JNU over non-veg food: Police file two FIRs
2 years, 9 months ago

Clashes in JNU over non-veg food: Police file two FIRs

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Delhi police on Monday registered two First information Reports over the clashes at the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus over non-vegetarian food on Sunday night. Scores of JNU students affiliated to the All-India Students Association held a protest near the Delhi police headquarters, demanding the arrest of ABVP activists for their alleged role in the violence. On Sunday …

13 booked for sedition in connection with sloganeering inside Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, says police
2 years, 9 months ago

13 booked for sedition in connection with sloganeering inside Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, says police

Firstpost  

Srinagar: Thirteen people have been arrested and booked for sedition in connection with the “anti-national” sloganeering inside the famous Jamia Masjid here, police said on Saturday. The accused had received instructions from Pakistani handlers of terror outfits to disrupt Friday prayers and create a law and order situation by provoking people, Senior Superintendent of Police Srinagar Rakesh Balwal said. “Eleven …

Karnataka Court Orders Probe Against Minister KS Eshwarappa For Alleged Hate Speech, Sedition
2 years, 9 months ago

Karnataka Court Orders Probe Against Minister KS Eshwarappa For Alleged Hate Speech, Sedition

Live Law  

A Special Magistrate's Court in Bengaluru on Wednesday issued a direction under section 156 of CrPC, directing the local Police to investigate a private complaint filed against State Minister of Rural Development, KS Eshwarappa, alleging offence of Sedition and promoting religious enmity. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Preeti J in its order said, "This complaint is referred to SHO of Doddapete …

Sedition charge on Cong's Ajay Rai in Varanasi over remarks on Modi, Adityanath
2 years, 11 months ago

Sedition charge on Cong's Ajay Rai in Varanasi over remarks on Modi, Adityanath

India TV News  

Highlights Cong leader Ajay Rai has been booked for for sedition. Congress candidate in Uttar Pradesh Ajay Rai was on Saturday booked for sedition for allegedly making a hate speech against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, officials said here. He was also booked for alleged violation of the model code of conduct and COVID-19 protocols during …

Anti-CAA protest: Delhi court frames sedition charge against Sharjeel Imam
2 years, 11 months ago

Anti-CAA protest: Delhi court frames sedition charge against Sharjeel Imam

The Hindu  

A Delhi court on Monday framed charges under sedition against JNU student Sharjeel Imam in a case related to alleged inflammatory speeches made by him during the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens in 2019. “Charges are being framed under sections 124, 153A, 153B, 505 of Indian Penal Code, and Section 13 of UAPA,” Additional …

Delhi HC asks police to respond to JNU student Sharjeel Imam’s bail plea in sedition case
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi HC asks police to respond to JNU student Sharjeel Imam’s bail plea in sedition case

The Hindu  

The Delhi High Court on December 1 asked the police to reply on a plea by JNU student Sharjeel Imam, arrested in a sedition case for allegedly delivering an inflammatory speech and inciting violence during the CAA-NRC protests in 2019. Imam, represented through senior advocate Sanjay R. Hegde, challenged a trial court’s October 22 order by which his bail plea …

Families of Kashmiri students charged with sedition in UP over pro-Pakistan slogans wracked with worry
3 years, 2 months ago

Families of Kashmiri students charged with sedition in UP over pro-Pakistan slogans wracked with worry

Firstpost  

Although no one was willing to speak on the record, many students in the Valley felt the action taken by authorities was “too harsh" On Wednesday night, Showkat Ahmad, a 21-year-old Kashmiri student Agra’s RBS Engineering College, finally called his family. Ahmad is one among the three Kashmiri students booked for sedition by Agra police for posting “congratulatory status on …

UP: Kashmiri students held over pro-Pak slogans booked for sedition, sent to 14-day judicial custody
3 years, 2 months ago

UP: Kashmiri students held over pro-Pak slogans booked for sedition, sent to 14-day judicial custody

India TV News  

Three Kashmiri students arrested in Agra for allegedly raising pro-Pakistan slogans were on Thursday booked for sedition, Uttar Pradesh Police officials said. The three students, two of them aged 20 and one 21, were also remanded in 14-day judicial custody by an Agra court, the officials said. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath earlier in the day had said the …

Kashmiri students held over pro-Pakistan slogans in UP booked for sedition, sent to 14-day judicial custody
3 years, 2 months ago

Kashmiri students held over pro-Pakistan slogans in UP booked for sedition, sent to 14-day judicial custody

Firstpost  

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath earlier in the day had said the sedition law will be invoked against those celebrating Pakistan’s victory against India in the recent T20 World Cup match Noida: Three Kashmiri students arrested in Agra for allegedly raising pro-Pakistan slogans were on Thursday booked for sedition, Uttar Pradesh Police officials said. The three students, two of …

Will Have To Stop Saying 'Salaam' If It's Illegal, Will File Case Against Delhi Police In NGT For Wasting 2 Millions Papers On Riots Chargesheet: Khalid Saifi To Court
3 years, 4 months ago

Will Have To Stop Saying 'Salaam' If It's Illegal, Will File Case Against Delhi Police In NGT For Wasting 2 Millions Papers On Riots Chargesheet: Khalid Saifi To Court

Live Law  

United Against Hate member Khalid Saifi told a Delhi Court on Friday that he will file a case against the Delhi Police in the National Green Tribunal for wasting 2 million papers on the chargesheet filed in Delhi riots larger conspiracy case after he is granted bail.Saifi, who was produced before Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat, referred to the submissions …

Sedition case filed against SFJ member for threat call against Himachal CM
3 years, 5 months ago

Sedition case filed against SFJ member for threat call against Himachal CM

India TV News  

Police here on Saturday booked Sikhs for Justice member Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for sedition and other charges, a day after he allegedly issued a threat that CM Jai Ram Thakur won’t be allowed to hoist the national flag, an official spokesperson said. "We will not allow Jai Ram Thakur to hoist the Indian Tricolour," he said. The FIR has been …

Challenge To Sedition Offence : Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Attorney General, Union of India; Hearing On July 27
3 years, 6 months ago

Challenge To Sedition Offence : Supreme Court Seeks Responses Of Attorney General, Union of India; Hearing On July 27

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned to July 27 the hearing of the challenge to the constitutionality of the offence of sedition under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code.Attorney General for India KK Venugopal, to whom the bench had issued notice on the petition on April 30, and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who was appearing for the Union of …

Kerala HC refuses to stay further proceedings in sedition case against Aisha Sultana
3 years, 6 months ago

Kerala HC refuses to stay further proceedings in sedition case against Aisha Sultana

Firstpost  

A case was registered against Sultana on 9 June under Section 124-A and 153 B of IPC on the basis of a petition lodged by a political leader hailing from Kavaratti Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Friday refused to stay further proceedings in the sedition case registered against Lakshadweep filmmaker Aisha Sultana. Considering a plea filed by Sultana seeking …

Supreme Court agrees to hear plea challenging sedition law
3 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court agrees to hear plea challenging sedition law

India Today  

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea challenging the legal validity of Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code that deals with the offence of sedition. The sedition law has been challenged by two journalists -- Kishorechandra Wangkhemcha from Manipur and Kanhaiya Lal Shukla from Chhattisgarh -- on the grounds that the law violates the fundamental right of …

In Lok Sabha, Congress accuses govt of misusing sedition law; don't lecture others on democracy, responds Centre
3 years, 9 months ago

In Lok Sabha, Congress accuses govt of misusing sedition law; don't lecture others on democracy, responds Centre

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Congress and the government engaged in a war of words in Lok Sabha on Tuesday over sedition cases with the opposition party alleging the stringent law is being misused, drawing a sharp retort from Union minister G Kishan Reddy who asked it not to lecture others on democracy. “There is no direct involvement of the Centre in …

JNU sedition case: Court orders Delhi Police to give chargesheet copies to Kanhaiya Kumar, nine others
3 years, 10 months ago

JNU sedition case: Court orders Delhi Police to give chargesheet copies to Kanhaiya Kumar, nine others

Firstpost  

Along with Kanhaiya, Umar Khalid, Anirban Bhattacharya and seven others were present in court in pursuance to summons issued by the court after taking cognisance of the chargesheet New Delhi: A Delhi court on Monday directed the Delhi Police to give copies of the charge sheet to former Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union president Kanhaiya Kumar and 9 others in …

2016 JNU Sedition Case: Delhi Court Orders Supply Of Chargesheet To Kanhaiya Kumar, Umar Khalid And Ors
3 years, 10 months ago

2016 JNU Sedition Case: Delhi Court Orders Supply Of Chargesheet To Kanhaiya Kumar, Umar Khalid And Ors

Live Law  

A Delhi Court on Monday granted bail to all the accused persons in the 2016 JNU Sedition case involving former JNU Students' Union president Kanhaiya Kumar, Umar Khalid, Anirban Bhattacharya along with other 7 co accused persons who were summoned by the Court last month. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Pankaj Sharma granted bail to 7 accused persons namely Aquib Hussain, Mujeeb …

Kanhaiya, Umar, Anirban among 10 summoned for hearing in JNU case
3 years, 10 months ago

Kanhaiya, Umar, Anirban among 10 summoned for hearing in JNU case

Hindustan Times  

A Delhi court on Tuesday summoned Kanhaiya Kumar, Umar Khalid, Anirban Bhattacharya and seven others in a case of sedition that was filed against them after anti-India slogans were allegedly raised at an event on JNU campus on February 9, 2016. A case was registered on February 11, 2016 under sections 124A and 120B of the IPC against unidentified people …

JNU sedition case: Delhi court takes cognisance of chargesheet against Kanhaiya Kumar, others
3 years, 10 months ago

JNU sedition case: Delhi court takes cognisance of chargesheet against Kanhaiya Kumar, others

Hindustan Times  

A court here has taken cognisance of a chargesheet filed by the Delhi Police against former Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union President Kanhaiya Kumar and nine others in a 2016 sedition case and summoned them on March 15. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Pankaj Sharma on Monday took the cognisance of the final report almost a year after the Delhi Police received …

Delhi Riots: Ex-JNU Student Leader Umar Khalid Says Media Scrutiny Affecting His Right to Free and Fair Trial
4 years ago

Delhi Riots: Ex-JNU Student Leader Umar Khalid Says Media Scrutiny Affecting His Right to Free and Fair Trial

News 18  

Former JNU student leader Umar Khalid alleged before a Delhi court on Monday that a media trial was being conducted against him, which was affecting his right to a free and fair trial in a case related to the north east Delhi riots. The submissions were made before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Dinesh Kumar when Khalid was produced through video conferencing …

No Prima Facie Case Of Sedition Against Kashmiri Students, Observes Karnataka HC [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

No Prima Facie Case Of Sedition Against Kashmiri Students, Observes Karnataka HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court observed on Friday that no prima facie case of sedition was made out against the three Kashmiri students, who were arrested in Hubli over allegations of raising pro-Pakistan slogans in February.While hearing their bail pleas, Justice G Narendar observed "Prima facie the complaint does not disclose any material which could be considered as an ingredient constituting. …

Kanhaiya will come out unscathed: CPI
4 years, 10 months ago

Kanhaiya will come out unscathed: CPI

The Hindu  

A day after the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi sanctioned the prosecution of former JNU Students’ Union president Kanhaiya Kumar and nine others in a sedition case, the Communist Party of India said that it would fight the case legally and politically. In a statement, CPI general secretary D. Raja said the party was confident that Mr. Kumar, a …

Will fight politically, legally sedition case against Kanhaiya Kumar: CPI
4 years, 10 months ago

Will fight politically, legally sedition case against Kanhaiya Kumar: CPI

India TV News  

The CPI on Saturday said it will fight both "legally and politically" the sedition case against its leader Kanhaiya Kumar and alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party government in the national capital had "succumbed to political pressure". "The national secretariat of the Communist Party of India will fight legally and politically the sedition charges against party national executive member and …

Delhi govt no less ill-informed than Centre in understanding sedition law: Chidambaram
4 years, 10 months ago

Delhi govt no less ill-informed than Centre in understanding sedition law: Chidambaram

India TV News  

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday hit out at the Delhi government for its sanction to prosecute former JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar and nine others in connection with a sedition case, saying the Kejriwal dispensation is "no less ill-informed than the Centre" in its understanding of the sedition law. The Delhi government has given a go-ahead to the city …

Delhi govt. no less ill-informed than Centre in understanding sedition law: Chidambaram
4 years, 10 months ago

Delhi govt. no less ill-informed than Centre in understanding sedition law: Chidambaram

The Hindu  

Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Saturday hit out at the Delhi government for its sanction to prosecute former JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar and nine others in connection with a sedition case, saying the Kejriwal dispensation is “no less ill-informed than the Centre” in its understanding of the sedition law. The Delhi government has given a go-ahead to the city …

P Chidambaram criticises Delhi govt's decision to prosecute Kanhaiya Kumar, says AAP no less ill-informed than Centre about sedition law
4 years, 10 months ago

P Chidambaram criticises Delhi govt's decision to prosecute Kanhaiya Kumar, says AAP no less ill-informed than Centre about sedition law

Firstpost  

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday hit out at the Delhi government for its sanction to prosecute former JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar and nine others in connection with a sedition case. New Delhi: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday hit out at the Delhi government for its sanction to prosecute former JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar and nine others …

AAP gives nod to prosecute Kanhaiya Kumar
4 years, 10 months ago

AAP gives nod to prosecute Kanhaiya Kumar

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has permitted the prosecution of Left leader Kanhaiya Kumar and nine others over a long-pending sedition case that alleges the former JNU student led a procession that chanted “anti-national” slogans during an on-campus event in Feb. 2016. The permission comes nine days after Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal promised his government will take an early …

Sedition case: AAP government gives nod to prosecute Kanhaiya Kumar
4 years, 10 months ago

Sedition case: AAP government gives nod to prosecute Kanhaiya Kumar

The Hindu  

The Delhi government has given its go-ahead to the Delhi Police to prosecute former Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union president Kanhaiya Kumar and nine others in connection with a sedition case registered against them in February, 2016. While the official order in this regard, issued by the Delhi government's Deputy Secretary was dated February 27 Aam Aadmi Party spokesperson and …

Kanhaiya Kumar wants fast-track court trial to bring out "misuse" of sedition law
4 years, 10 months ago

Kanhaiya Kumar wants fast-track court trial to bring out "misuse" of sedition law

India TV News  

While alleging that JNU Sedition case was "created and delayed for political benefit", former Jawaharlal Nehru University president Kanhaiya Kumar demanded a speedy trial against him. Delhi state government on Friday gave green signal to Delhi Police to prosecute Kanhaiya Kumar in JNU sedition case. I want a speedy trial in a fast-track court so that the entire country gets …

Delhi govt approves prosecution of Kanhaiya Kumar in JNU sedition case
4 years, 10 months ago

Delhi govt approves prosecution of Kanhaiya Kumar in JNU sedition case

Op India  

The AAP led Delhi government on Friday finally gave nod to prosecute former Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union president Kanhaiya Kumar and others in a sedition case, in which the Delhi police special Cell had submitted 1200-page charge-sheet on January 14 last year. Kanhaiya Kumar welcomed the Delhi govt’s decision for approval for prosecution against him, saying that a speedy …

JNU Sedition Case : Delhi Govt Grants Sanction To Prosecute Kanhaiya Kumar And 2 Others
4 years, 10 months ago

JNU Sedition Case : Delhi Govt Grants Sanction To Prosecute Kanhaiya Kumar And 2 Others

Live Law  

In a significant development, the Delhi Government on Friday night granted sanction to prosecute former Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union leader Kanhaiya Kumar and two others in a case of alleged sedition for raising anti-national slogans during a protest march in JNU during February 2016.The Delhi police had submitted chargesheet in the case in January 2019, nearly three years after. …

Kanhaiya Kumar prosecution: Delhi government gives go-ahead to police
4 years, 10 months ago

Kanhaiya Kumar prosecution: Delhi government gives go-ahead to police

India TV News  

Kanhaiya Kumar: Delhi government has given its sanction for chargesheet against Kanhaiya Kumar in JNU sedition case. Image Source : KUMAR SONU Order giving go-ahead for prosecution of Kanhaiya Kumar Delhi government led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has often found itself on the receiving end, mainly from BJP which has accused it of 'protecting' Kanhaiya Kumar by denying permission …

JNU sedition case: Police asks Arvind Kejriwal sanction to prosecute
4 years, 10 months ago

JNU sedition case: Police asks Arvind Kejriwal sanction to prosecute

Op India  

The Delhi Police Special Cell on Wednesday wrote to the Delhi government requesting him to “expedite” the process of grant of sanction to prosecute former JNU Students’ Union president Kanhaiya Kumar, radical Islamist Umar Khalid and others in a sedition case. According to the reports, the Delhi Police has asked the Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government to clear their pending request …

JNU Sedition Row: Delhi Court Asks Police To Remind Delhi Govt About Sanction
4 years, 10 months ago

JNU Sedition Row: Delhi Court Asks Police To Remind Delhi Govt About Sanction

Live Law  

ACMM Purshottam Pathak at Patiala House Court on Wednesday granted more time to Delhi Police to seek Delhi Government's sanction in a sedition case against ex-JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar, Umar Khaild and Anirban Bhattacharya. The court has asked the Special Cell of Delhi Police to send fresh reminder to the newly formed Delhi Government, seeking its permission on whether to …

JNUTA supports Sharjeel Imam, condemns Delhi police for arersting him
4 years, 11 months ago

JNUTA supports Sharjeel Imam, condemns Delhi police for arersting him

Op India  

The Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers’ Association has issued a statement condemning the arrest of former university student and radicalised Shaheen Bagh mastermind, Sharjeel Imam. Signed by DK Lobiyal, President and Surajit Mazumdar, Secretary of JNUTA, the statement also slammed the Delhi Police for showing undue ‘urgency’ in the arrest of Sharjeel Imam as in contrast to the lack of a …

Nalini Balakumar's 'Free Kashmir' placard not an act of sedition; archaic law has no place in 21st Century India
4 years, 11 months ago

Nalini Balakumar's 'Free Kashmir' placard not an act of sedition; archaic law has no place in 21st Century India

Firstpost  

The Mysore Bar Association passed a resolution this week announcing that none of its members will represent the journalist student, Nalini Balakumar. She is currently facing sedition charges for holding a ‘Free Kashmir’ placard during a protest organised earlier this month, by the Dalit Students’ Association and Mysore University Research Students Association, in Mysuru. At the outset, the association’s resolution …

JNU violence: Delhi Police questions 3 students including Aishe Ghosh; students, teachers boycott classes
5 years ago

JNU violence: Delhi Police questions 3 students including Aishe Ghosh; students, teachers boycott classes

Live Mint  

The Delhi Police on Monday questioned three JNU students, including JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh, in connection with the January 5 violence on campus, even as students and teachers boycotted classes on the opening day of the winter semester amid a standoff over the hostel fee hike issue. As the JNU students union continued to boycott the registration for the winter …

Aishe Ghosh and three others appear for questioning before Delhi Police SIT regarding 5 Jan violence in JNU campus
5 years ago

Aishe Ghosh and three others appear for questioning before Delhi Police SIT regarding 5 Jan violence in JNU campus

Firstpost  

Aishe Ghosh, the president of the JNU students’ union, appeared for questioning before the special investigating team of the Delhi Police’s crime branch regarding the 5 January violence case. Aishe Ghosh, the president of the Jawaharlal Nehru University students’ union, appeared for questioning before the special investigating team of the Delhi Police’s crime branch regarding the 5 January violence case. …

JNU violence: Delhi Police names Aishe Ghosh, 8 others as suspects; JNUSU chief dares cops to make evidence public
5 years ago

JNU violence: Delhi Police names Aishe Ghosh, 8 others as suspects; JNUSU chief dares cops to make evidence public

Firstpost  

Five days after at least 36 people were injured in the incident of violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University, the Delhi Police named JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh and eight others as suspects in the violence that took place between 3 to 5 January. Delhi Police names nine suspects Addressing a press conference, Joy Tirkey, DCP, who is heading the SIT, said …

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