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Why Hindus should not be obsessed with UCC and Section 295A, and instead seek liberation of temples

Hindus need to revisit their understanding of Section 295A and the Uniform Civil Code; they should, instead, seek the immediate liberation of their temples. Section 295A defines and prescribes punishment for “deliberate and malicious” acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs. The Nupur Sharma episode and a series of killings thereafter …

The arrest of a man in Uttar Pradesh early this week for wrapping meat in a newspaper on which pictures of Hindu deities were printed is the latest example of how legal provisions are being misused in the country. He has not only been booked under the Indian Penal Code’s sections 153-A and 295A, but also under Section 307 for …

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Explained: What is section 295A under which Nupur Sharma has been booked

Former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma has been summoned by the Mumbra police in Maharashtra for her purported offensive comments against Prophet Mohammed during a TV debate. She was booked under sections 153A, 153 B, 295A, 298 and 505 of the IPC which means a case has been registered against her for 'promoting enmity, outraging religious feelings’, ‘uttering words with deliberate …

In yet another brute show of power, Dr. Ratan Lal, a Dalit academician, was arrested for an ‘objectionable’ post on the Gyanvapi mosque row. In 1927, when Section 153A was already in existence, Section 295A was brought on the demand of a religious minority community which alleged that a pamphlet titled ‘Rangeela Rasul’ published objectionable content against its founder. A …

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Offensive Words Against 'Bharat Mata' & 'Bhuma Devi' Attract Offence Under Section 295A IPC : Madras High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Catholic Priest

Offensive words used against "Bharat Mata" and "Bhuma Devi" attract the offence of hurting religious sentiments under Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code, held the Madras High Court while refusing to quash the FIR registered against Catholic Priest George Ponniah.The priest was booked for a derogatory and provocative speech made on July 18 last year during a meeting convened …

Non-Deliberate Insult to Religion Without Intention to Hurt Religious Feelings Not An Offence U/S 295A IPC: Bombay High Court

Munawar Faruqui's Case- Misuse Of Section 295A Of Penal Code And An Aggravated Insult On Free Speech

The dangerous curtailment of comedian Munawar Faruqui's personal liberty must prick at our collective conscience. Section 295A of the IPC states that- "Deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs.—Whoever, with deliberate and malicious intention of outraging the religious feelings of any class of,, insults or attempts to insult …

After 42 Days In Custody, Journalist Abhijit Iyer Mitra Gets Bail As State Drops Charges U/s 295A & 153A IPC

The Orissa High Court has granted bail to Abhijit Iyer Mitra, a journalist and Defense Analyst, who was jailed for his alleged Anti-Odisha remarks in twitter.As per Advocate Nikhil Mehra, Mitra’s lawyer, the state submitted before the High Court that charge sheet has been filed against him dropping 295A and 153A IPC, though certain bailable sections remain.He was in jail …