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In November 2021, the Allahabad High Court, while granting bail to Sharjeel Imam, said that in his speech at Aligarh Muslim University, the activist did not call anyone to bear arms and his speech did not incite any violence. Imam was charged with Sedition, and subsequently with the Unlawful Activities Act in January 2020, along with other charges. On 28 …

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AMU Cancels Literary Fest Midway to Maintain 'Order', Academicians Say 'Violation of Freedom of Speech'

Elgaar Parishad Speech Taken Out Of Context; Not Offensive : Sharjeel Usmani Moves Bombay HC To Quash FIR

Former Aligarh Muslim University student leader, Sharjeel Usmani has approached the Bombay High Court for quashing the FIR registered against him, in Pune, for his speech at the Elgaar Parishad. On February 2, 2021, the Swargate Police station, Pune, registered an FIR against Usmani under section 153A of the IPC on a complaint by the secretary of the Bhartiya Janta …

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Pune: AMU alumnus Sharjeel Usmani booked over Elgar Parishad speech

The Pune City Police on Tuesday filed an FIR against former Aligarh Muslim University student Sharjeel Usmani in connection with a speech he delivered at an Elgar Parishad event. Sharjeel had addressed the Elgar Parishad event organised at Pune's Ganesh Kala Krida Manch on January 30. Three years ago, several Left-leaning activists were arrested by the police for alleged naxal …

FIR Filed against AMU Alumnus Sharjeel Usmani in Pune for His Speech at Elgar Parishad Conclave

An FIR was filed on Tuesday against Sharjeel Usmani in Pune for his speech at Elgar Parishad conclave held recently. Earlier in the day, senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis alleged that Usmani, an alumnus of the Aligarh Muslim University, had insulted sentiments of Hindus during his speech at the Elgar Parishad event and demanded strict action against him. The conclave …