Supreme Court To Hear Tomorrow Lakshadweep MP's Plea Against Lok Sabha Not Revoking Disqualification Despite Suspension Of Conviction
1 year, 8 months ago

Supreme Court To Hear Tomorrow Lakshadweep MP's Plea Against Lok Sabha Not Revoking Disqualification Despite Suspension Of Conviction

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list tomorrow a fresh petition filed by Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal seeking permission to attend the Lok Sabha as his conviction has been stayed.Faizal has filed the latest petition challenging the refusal of the Lok Sabha Secretariat to withdraw the decision to disqualify him, even after his conviction has been stayed by the High Court.Senior. The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list tomorrow a fresh petition filed by Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal seeking permission to attend the Lok Sabha as his conviction has been stayed. Faizal has filed the latest petition challenging the refusal of the Lok Sabha Secretariat to withdraw the decision to disqualify him, even after his conviction has been stayed by the High Court. In the latest petition, Faizal has contended that the refusal of the Lok Sabha to reinstate him is contrary to the Supreme Court's decision in Lok Prahari case which holds that once the conviction is stayed, the disqualification will also get suspended.

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Allahabad High Court Allows SP MP Afzal Ansari's Appeal Challenging Conviction In Gangster Act Case
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Allahabad High Court Allows SP MP Afzal Ansari's Appeal Challenging Conviction In Gangster Act Case

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court today ALLOWED the appeal of Samajwadi Party MP Afzal Ansari, who had moved the Court challenging his conviction in the Gangster Act case, in which the Ghazipur MP/MLA Court sentenced him to 4 years in prison. Ansari, who secured victory in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur constituency during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on a Samajwadi Party ticket, …

Supreme Court(2:1 Majority) Suspends Conviction Of BSP MP Afsal Ansari; Dissenting Judge Says Impact On Electorate Can't Be Considered
1 year ago

Supreme Court(2:1 Majority) Suspends Conviction Of BSP MP Afsal Ansari; Dissenting Judge Says Impact On Electorate Can't Be Considered

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, by 2:1 majority, on Thursday suspended the conviction of BSP MP Afzal Ansari in a case under the UP Gangster Act case, paving the way for the restoration of his membership in the Lok Sabha. While Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan agreed to suspend Ansari's conviction, Justice Dipankar Datta wrote a separate judgment expressing dissent. Conversely, …

Supreme Court Imposes Rs.1 Lakh Cost On Lawyer Who Challenged Restoration Of Mohammed Faiza's Lok Sabha Membership
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court Imposes Rs.1 Lakh Cost On Lawyer Who Challenged Restoration Of Mohammed Faiza's Lok Sabha Membership

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a plea by a Lucknow-based lawyer challenging the restoration of Nationalist Congress Party Leader Mohammed Faizal's Lok Sabha membership. The petitioner, Advocate Ashok Pandey, contended that once a Member of Parliament loses their office by due to conviction in a criminal case, they will continue to be disqualified until their acquittal by a. The …

SC to hear AAP leader Raghav Chadha’s plea against ‘indefinite’ suspension from Rajya Sabha
1 year, 2 months ago

SC to hear AAP leader Raghav Chadha’s plea against ‘indefinite’ suspension from Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on October 16 a plea moved by Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha, challenging his indefinite suspension from the Rajya Sabha. B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra is scheduled to hear the plea of Mr. Chadha, who was suspended on the last day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament on August 11 for "gross …

Supreme Court declines interim relief to Mohammad Azam Khan in criminal case
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court declines interim relief to Mohammad Azam Khan in criminal case

Firstpost  

The top court, on September 26, had directed the Moradabad District Judge to decide the aspect of the juvenility of Azam Khan in accordance with the procedure under the Juvenile Justice Act and send the finding to it for further consideration. The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to grant interim relief to Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan’s son that the …

'Would Send Wrong Signals to Public': Kerala HC Declines to Suspend Conviction of NCP MP in Attempt-to-murder Case
1 year, 2 months ago

'Would Send Wrong Signals to Public': Kerala HC Declines to Suspend Conviction of NCP MP in Attempt-to-murder Case

News 18  

The Kerala High Court has rejected a plea by NCP MP Mohammed Faizal for suspension of his conviction in an attempt-to-murder case, stating that if persons with criminal antecedents are permitted to continue as Members of Parliament/Legislatures even after conviction, it would only send wrong signals to the public at large. The prayer of the 2nd petitioner for suspension of …

NCP's Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal disqualified as Lok Sabha member
1 year, 2 months ago

NCP's Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal disqualified as Lok Sabha member

India TV News  

The Nationalist Congress Party leader Mohammed Faizal PP was disqualified as a member of the Lok Sabha today after the Kerala High Court rejected his plea for suspension of his conviction in an attempt to murder case. "In view of the order dated 03.10.2023 of the Hon'ble High Court of Kerala, Shri Mohammed Faizal PP, Member of Lok Sabha representing …

Kerala high court refuses to suspend conviction of Lakshadweep MP in 2009 attempt to murder case
1 year, 2 months ago

Kerala high court refuses to suspend conviction of Lakshadweep MP in 2009 attempt to murder case

Hindustan Times  

The Kerala high court on Tuesday declined to suspend the conviction of Lakshadweep MP PP Mohammed Faizal in the 2009 attempt to murder case. Faizal and three others had been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for period ranging from one month to 10 years by a sessions court in Kavaratti for attempting to murder Mohammed Salih, the son-in-law of late …

Proliferation Of Crime In Election Process Affects Democracy, Can't Let MPs To Continue In Office Despite Conviction: Kerala High Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Proliferation Of Crime In Election Process Affects Democracy, Can't Let MPs To Continue In Office Despite Conviction: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

Criminalisation of election process is of grave concern to democracy and if persons with criminal antecedents are permitted to continue as Members of Parliament / Legislatures even after conviction by a competent court, that would only send wrong signals to public at large, the Kerala High Court said today. Faizal's conviction was earlier suspended by the High Court however, the …

Etawah MP disqualification case: Arguments heard, court to deliver verdict on Oct 12
1 year, 2 months ago

Etawah MP disqualification case: Arguments heard, court to deliver verdict on Oct 12

Hindustan Times  

Arguments were completed on Saturday in the appeal filed by BJP MP from Etawah and the court of the district judge, Agra, is to deliver judgement on October 12. The court of the district and sessions judge, Agra, had admitted the appeal on August 7 and had granted a stay on the lower court’s order till the disposal of the …

Disqualification pleas against Shiv Sena MLAs: Not interested in delay but won’t hurry either, says Maharashtra Speaker
1 year, 3 months ago

Disqualification pleas against Shiv Sena MLAs: Not interested in delay but won’t hurry either, says Maharashtra Speaker

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar has said he would not delay the decision regarding the disqualification pleas against Shiv Sena MLAs but won’t rush in either which could result in the “miscarriage of justice”. Mr. Narwekar was speaking to reporters on September 18 evening after the Supreme Court directed him to spell out the timeline within a week for adjudication …

Rahul Gandhi's return to Parliament challenged in Supreme Court
1 year, 3 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's return to Parliament challenged in Supreme Court

India Today  

A petition was filed in the Supreme Court on Tuesday against the restoration of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership. This petition, which is likely to be heard next week, came after the Supreme Court paused Gandhi's two-year defamation jail term on August 4. A Gujarat court, on March 23, convicted Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case over his …

SC sets aside Kerala High Court order suspending conviction of MP Mohd. Faizal
1 year, 4 months ago

SC sets aside Kerala High Court order suspending conviction of MP Mohd. Faizal

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday set aside an order of a Single Judge Bench of the Kerala High Court suspending the conviction of Lok Sabha member in an attempt-to-murder case. ‘Societal interest’ In January, the Single Judge Bench of the High Court had suspended Mr. Faizal’s conviction on the ground that societal interest lay in averting an expensive election. However, …

BJP MP Katheria to keep Lok Sabha seat as Agra sessions court stays conviction
1 year, 4 months ago

BJP MP Katheria to keep Lok Sabha seat as Agra sessions court stays conviction

Hindustan Times  

A session court in Agra has stayed the conviction of BJP leader Ram Shankar Katheria in a 12-year-old case of assault and rioting. The former Minister of State for Human Resource Development was facing disqualification from the Lok Sabha after Special Magistrate MP/MLA Court held Katheria guilty of the charges and sentenced him to two years in jail. The opposition …

Rahul Gandhi Returns to Lok Sabha: A Deeper Look at SC Verdict, Its Implications
1 year, 4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi Returns to Lok Sabha: A Deeper Look at SC Verdict, Its Implications

The Quint  

Except for the admonition to the petitioner by this Court in a contempt proceeding, no other reason has been granted by the learned trial judge while imposing the maximum sentence of two years. It is to be noted that it is only on account of the maximum sentence of two years imposed by the learned trial judge that the provisions …

Reinstate Rahul Gandhi as Lok Sabha member as fast as he was disqualified: Mallikarjun Kharge
1 year, 4 months ago

Reinstate Rahul Gandhi as Lok Sabha member as fast as he was disqualified: Mallikarjun Kharge

The Hindu  

Hailing the Supreme Court’s stay on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in the Modi surname case as a victory for democracy, party president Mallikarjun Kharge on August 4 said that the Congress would now wait to see how quickly Mr. Gandhi’s Lok Sabha membership is restored. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters along with Mr. Gandhi and other …

Satyameva Jayate, Says Priyanka Gandhi on SC Stay
1 year, 4 months ago

Satyameva Jayate, Says Priyanka Gandhi on SC Stay

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed Rahul Gandhi's conviction in defamation case in Modu surname case. check out reactions of congress leaders It's a happy day.I will write and speak to Lok Sabha Speaker today itself," said Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. "Congratulations to the people of Wayanad upon having their representation in the Lok Sabha restored," tweeted National Conference …

Supreme Court to hear Rahul's Gandhi plea for stay on conviction tomorrow
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court to hear Rahul's Gandhi plea for stay on conviction tomorrow

India Today  

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Friday Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's appeal against the Gujarat High Court verdict dismissing his plea seeking a stay on his conviction in a defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark. Gandhi, as an interim relief, has sought an ad-interim ex-parte stay of the July 7 order of the Gujarat High court during …

Not only Rahul Gandhi, but others too disqualifications from 17th Lok Sabha | Law & politics EXPLAINED
1 year, 5 months ago

Not only Rahul Gandhi, but others too disqualifications from 17th Lok Sabha | Law & politics EXPLAINED

India TV News  

Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha is a political hot potato. Observing that 'purity in politics' is the need of the hour, the Gujarat High Court on Friday dismissed Gandhi's plea seeking a stay on his conviction in a criminal defamation case over his 'Modi surname' remark. The court also noted Gandhi took Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name in …

Modi Surname Case: Setback for Rahul Gandhi as Gujarat HC Rejects Plea for Stay on Conviction
1 year, 5 months ago

Modi Surname Case: Setback for Rahul Gandhi as Gujarat HC Rejects Plea for Stay on Conviction

News 18  

In big setback for Rahul Gandhi, the Gujarat High Court has upheld the sessions court order in the plea seeking a stay on his conviction in a criminal defamation case related to his remark about the Modi surname. While dismissing the plea, Justice Hemant Prachchhak noted that Gandhi is already facing 10 cases across India, adding the order of the …

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up (24th April to 30th April 2023)
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Weekly Round Up (24th April to 30th April 2023)

Live Law  

With another week gone at the Supreme Court of India, Live Law is back with its Supreme Court Weekly Digest to keep our readers up to date with the latest legal developments in the Apex court of the country.Judgments/OrdersS.17 Registration Act | High Court Cannot Exercise Writ Jurisdiction To Alter Or Amend Registered Lease Deed: Supreme Court The Supreme Court …

BSP MP Afzal Ansari disqualified from Lok Sabha
1 year, 7 months ago

BSP MP Afzal Ansari disqualified from Lok Sabha

The Hindu  

Afzal Ansari, BSP MP from Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh, lost his Lok Sabha seat on May 1 after being convicted and sentenced in a case of kidnapping and murder. The Lok Sabha Secretariat issued a notification disqualifying him as an MP after he was convicted and sentenced by a special MP/MLA court on April 29 in connection with the November …

Modi surname case: Cong’s Singhvi takes ‘supersonic’ dig at ‘unasked advice’
1 year, 7 months ago

Modi surname case: Cong’s Singhvi takes ‘supersonic’ dig at ‘unasked advice’

Live Mint  

The Gujarat High Court on Saturday said that they will continue hearing Congress leader and former MP Rahul Gandhi's plea challenging the conviction in a criminal defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark. Congress leader and senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi who is representing Gandhi in the court on Saturday said "very serious ex-facie vitiating factors" about the trial's process …

SC to hear disqualified SP MLA’s plea for stay on conviction
1 year, 8 months ago

SC to hear disqualified SP MLA’s plea for stay on conviction

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court will on Friday hear disqualified Samajwadi Party lawmaker Abdullah Azam Khan’s plea for a stay on his conviction, which has necessitated a by-election to his Suar assembly seat on May 10. A trial court on February 13 convicted Khan and sentenced him to maximum two-year imprisonment for assaulting and using criminal force against a public servant to …

Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification case a litmus test for the Indian judiciary, says Congress
1 year, 8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification case a litmus test for the Indian judiciary, says Congress

The Hindu  

Rahul Gandhi’s conviction and disqualification from the Lok Sabha is “deeply flawed” in law and is a “litmus test” for the Indian judiciary, Congress leader Anand Sharma said on April 12 as he expressed hope “it will be corrected”. A sessions court in Surat is scheduled to hear Mr. Gandhi’s appeal on Thursday for a stay on his conviction in …

Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha Disqualification: Legal Position On Suspension Of Conviction | Explainer
1 year, 8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha Disqualification: Legal Position On Suspension Of Conviction | Explainer

Live Law  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was recently disqualified from his position as a Member of Parliament after his conviction in a defamation case. Courts On Suspension Of Conviction The case of Rama Narang v. Ramesh Narang & Ors addressed whether Section 389 of the CrPC allows the Appellate Court to stay the operation of a conviction. The Apex Court said that …

Defamation case | Surat court grants bail to Rahul Gandhi; sentence suspended till disposal of appeal
1 year, 8 months ago

Defamation case | Surat court grants bail to Rahul Gandhi; sentence suspended till disposal of appeal

The Hindu  

A sessions court in Surat on Monday granted bail to former Congress president Rahul Gandhi after admitting his appeal challenging the conviction and sentencing in a defamation case filed by a BJP legislator over his 2019 remark about the Modi surname. The court also suspended the sentence till the disposal of the appeal filed by Mr. Gandhi. Mogera also issued …

Lakshadweep MP Mohammad Faizals LS membership reinstated
1 year, 8 months ago

Lakshadweep MP Mohammad Faizals LS membership reinstated

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha membership of NCP leader Mohammad Faizal P.P., who was disqualified from the Lower House in January following his conviction in a criminal case with a 10-year jail term, was restored on Wednesday. Lok Sabha secretary general Utpal Kumar Singh issued a notification restoring the membership of Mr Faizal, citing the suspension of his conviction and …

SC disposes of Mohammad Faizal’s petition against disqualification after Lok Sabha reinstates him
1 year, 8 months ago

SC disposes of Mohammad Faizal’s petition against disqualification after Lok Sabha reinstates him

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on March 29 disposed of a writ petition filed by Lakshadweep MP Mohammad Faizal against his disqualification from the Lok Sabha, in the light of a notification issued hours ago by the Lok Sabha Secretariat reinstating him in the Parliament. In his petition, Mr. Faizal had said that the Lok Sabha Secretariat had failed to withdraw the …

Rahul Gandhi's challenge to Surat court order ready amid BJP's ‘deliberate delay’ charge
1 year, 8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi's challenge to Surat court order ready amid BJP's ‘deliberate delay’ charge

Hindustan Times  

Rahul Gandhi will file the plea challenging the Surat court's conviction in the 2019 defamation case in a day or two, news agency PTI reported citing sources. The Surat court on March 23 convicted Rahul Gandhi for his 2019 comment 'how come all thieves have Modi surname in common' and sentenced him to two years imprisonment. The BJP alleged that …

Reinstated Lakshadweep MP dubs his restoration as an encouraging sign for Rahul Gandhi
1 year, 8 months ago

Reinstated Lakshadweep MP dubs his restoration as an encouraging sign for Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Mohammed Faizal has dubbed his restoration as MP of Lakshadweep on Wednesday as an encouraging sign for senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi who stands disqualified as Wayanad MP by the Lok Sabha Secretariat following his conviction by a Surat court for criminal defamation. Mr. Faizal of the Nationalist Congress Party was similarly disqualified by the Lok Sabha Secretariat through a …

Mohammad Faizal reinstated as Lakshadweep MP
1 year, 8 months ago

Mohammad Faizal reinstated as Lakshadweep MP

The Hindu  

The Lok Sabha Secretariat on March 29, 2023, issued notification to restore the membership of Lakshwadeep MP Mohammed Faizal P.P. 21/4/2023/TO dated the 13th January, 2023 in terms of the provisions of Article 102 of the Constitution of India read with Section 8 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, has ceased to operate subject to further judicial pronouncements,” …

BREAKING| Lok Sabha Restores Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal's Membership Ahead Of Supreme Court Hearing
1 year, 8 months ago

BREAKING| Lok Sabha Restores Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal's Membership Ahead Of Supreme Court Hearing

Live Law  

The Lok Sabha Secretariat today issued a notification stating that the disqualification of Lakshadweep MP PP Mohammed Faizal has ceased to operate in view of the Kerala High Court suspending his conviction on January 25.Notably, the Lok Sabha notification came ahead of today's Supreme Court hearing in the petition filed by the NCP MP challenging the refusal to revoke his …

SC responds to Lakshadweep MP Faizal’s petition, asks what fundamental right was violated
1 year, 8 months ago

SC responds to Lakshadweep MP Faizal’s petition, asks what fundamental right was violated

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday queried what fundamental right of Lakshadweep MP, P.P. Mr. Faizal has moved the top court stating that even though his conviction in a case of attempt to murder was suspended, his Lok Sabha membership had not been restored. In his petition before the apex court, Mr. Faizal said the Lok Sabha Secretariat had failed to …

Is Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from the Lok Sabha in order? | In Focus podcast
1 year, 8 months ago

Is Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification from the Lok Sabha in order? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

Rahul Gandhi was disqualified as a member of Parliament from Wayanad constituency in Kerala on the 24th of March, a day after a Surat court convicted him on criminal defamation charges. Mr. Gandhi was sentenced to a maximum two-year jail term. A two-year jail term in a criminal case means that a legislator is automatically disqualified on conviction. Did the …

Making sense of the disqualification of a Lok Sabha MP
1 year, 8 months ago

Making sense of the disqualification of a Lok Sabha MP

The Hindu  

The conviction, on Thursday, March 23, 2023, of Congress leader and now former Member of Parliament from Wayanad Rahul Gandhi by a Chief Judicial Magistrate’s court in Surat, Gujarat, and the issuance of a notification the next day by the Lok Sabha Secretariat of Mr. Gandhi’s disqualification raise some important constitutional and legal issues. Article 103 shows that the President …

Mohammed Faizal moves Supreme Court against non-withdrawal of notification disqualifying him as MP
1 year, 8 months ago

Mohammed Faizal moves Supreme Court against non-withdrawal of notification disqualifying him as MP

The Hindu  

Disqualified Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal has moved the Supreme Court against the Lok Sabha Secretariat for not withdrawing a notification disqualifying him as a Member of Parliament upon his conviction and 10-year sentence, which was later suspended by the Kerala High Court. Sasiprabhu, Mr. Faizal said the LS Secretariat failed to withdraw the notification despite the fact that his conviction …

Rahul Gandhi’s Conviction And Disqualification Are On Questionable Grounds
1 year, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi’s Conviction And Disqualification Are On Questionable Grounds

Live Law  

The conviction of former Congress Member of Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi by a Surat court for criminal defamation has led to a debate on whether what he said, in the course of an election speech in 2019, constitutes an offence under the law. Disqualification and its aftermath With the Lok Sabha Secretariat issuing a notification on Friday disqualifying Rahul Gandhi …

Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal yet to be allowed to attend Lok Sabha
1 year, 9 months ago

Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal yet to be allowed to attend Lok Sabha

The Hindu  

The disqualification of Lakshadweep MP P.P. Curiously though, Mr. Faizal, who fought a legal battle to get himself reinstated as an MP, has not yet been allowed to attend Lok Sabha. While Mr. Faizal told The Hindu that this was a deliberate attempt to keep him out of House proceedings, sources in the Lok Sabha Secretariat said that this being …

Rahul Gandhi case highlights: Political row erupts over Surat court's verdict
1 year, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi case highlights: Political row erupts over Surat court's verdict

Hindustan Times  

A local court in Gujarat's Surat given a two-year term to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for a comment which he made in Karnataka ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections where he wondered how ‘all thieves have Modi as the common surname’. The court's verdict became a rallying point for opposition leaders, including Delhi and Jharkhand chief ministers Arvind Kejriwal …

Rahul Gandhi case highlights: Political row erupts over Surat court's verdict
1 year, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi case highlights: Political row erupts over Surat court's verdict

Hindustan Times  

A local court in Gujarat's Surat given a two-year term to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi for a comment which he made in Karnataka ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections where he wondered how ‘all thieves have Modi as the common surname’. The court's verdict became a rallying point for opposition leaders, including Delhi and Jharkhand chief ministers Arvind Kejriwal …

Supreme Court To Hear Lakshadweep UT's Challenge To HC Order Suspending Conviction Of MP's Conviction On Feb 13
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court To Hear Lakshadweep UT's Challenge To HC Order Suspending Conviction Of MP's Conviction On Feb 13

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the Special Leave Petition filed by the Union Territory of Lakshadweep challenging the order of the Kerala High Court which suspended the conviction and sentence of Member of Parliament Mohammed Faizal in an attempt to murder case, for hearing on 13 February. Solicitor General Senior Tushar Mehta appearing for the Union Territory submitted before …

Supreme Court to hear plea to restrain from ‘censoring’ BBC documentary on 2002 Gujarat riots on February 3
1 year, 10 months ago

Supreme Court to hear plea to restrain from ‘censoring’ BBC documentary on 2002 Gujarat riots on February 3

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on January 30 agreed to list on February 3 a petition seeking a direction to restrain the government from “censoring” the British Broadcasting Corporation documentary titled ‘India: The Modi Question’. After the Kerala High Court’s order, the Election Commission said in a statement, “after considering the matter and having due regard to the order passed by Hon’ble …

Lakshadweep UT Moves Supreme Court Challenging HC Suspending Conviction Of Mohammed Faizal MP
1 year, 10 months ago

Lakshadweep UT Moves Supreme Court Challenging HC Suspending Conviction Of Mohammed Faizal MP

Live Law  

The Union Territory of Lakshadweep has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the order of the Kerala High Court which suspended the conviction and sentence of Member of Parliament Mohammed Faizal in an attempt to murder case.Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta mentioned the petition before Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud for urgent listing, saying that it …

Kerala HC suspends conviction, sentence of disqualified Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal in attempt to murder case
1 year, 11 months ago

Kerala HC suspends conviction, sentence of disqualified Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal in attempt to murder case

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday suspended the conviction and sentence of 10 years of rigorous imprisonment awarded by the Kavarathi Sessions Court to disqualified Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal in a case of attempt to murder Mohammed Salih, son-in-law of former Union Minister P.M. Sayeed, during the 2009 Lok sabha polls. The court took into consideration that elected candidate could …

Lakshadweep NCP MP Disqualified from Lok Sabha after Conviction in Attempt-to-Murder Case
1 year, 11 months ago

Lakshadweep NCP MP Disqualified from Lok Sabha after Conviction in Attempt-to-Murder Case

News 18  

Nationalist Congress Party member of Parliament from Lakshadweep, Mohammad Faizal, has been disqualified from the Lok Sabha after he was sentenced to 10 years in jail by the Kavaratti Sessions court. Faizal was among four people sentenced to 10 years in jail in connection with an attempt-to-murder case on Wednesday after a trial lasting five years. The lawmaker and others …

Lakshadweep MP disqualified from Lok Sabha over attempt to murder case
1 year, 11 months ago

Lakshadweep MP disqualified from Lok Sabha over attempt to murder case

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram/ New Delhi: The Lok Sabha Secretariat has issued notification disqualifying Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal, who was recently convicted in an attempt to murder case by a court in the union territory. As per the notification issued on Friday, Faizal stands disqualified from the membership of Lok Sabha from January 11, the date of his conviction by a sessions court …

Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal disqualified from Lok Sabha over attempt to murder case
1 year, 11 months ago

Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal disqualified from Lok Sabha over attempt to murder case

The Hindu  

The Lok Sabha Secretariat has issued notification disqualifying Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal, who was recently convicted in an attempt to murder case by a court in the union territory. The notification issued by Lok Sabha Secretary General Utpal Kumar Singh stated that Faizal “stands disqualified from the membership of Lok Sabha from the date of his conviction i.e. The pace …

Lakshadweep MP Gets 10-year Jail Term in Attempt-to-Murder Case, Faces Disqualification from Parliament
1 year, 11 months ago

Lakshadweep MP Gets 10-year Jail Term in Attempt-to-Murder Case, Faces Disqualification from Parliament

News 18  

A court on Wednesday sentenced four people, including Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal to 10 years in jail in connection with an attempt-to-murder case. Lawyers associated with the case said the District and Sessions Court in Kavaratti also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh each on the convicts in the case registered against them in 2009. According to the details …

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