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Bangladesh news live: Anger over Hindu monk's arrest grows, Tripura cops sacked over mission breach

Live By Bangladesh news live: Bangladesh has been on edge since former monk Chinmoy Das was arrested on sedition charges. Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina has said that Das was ‘arrested unjustly.’ Members of ISKCON, Kolkata hold a protest over arrest of ISKCON monk and Bangladeshi Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das and demand his immediate release in Kolkata, India, on …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who is Chinmoy Krishna Das? Why Bangladesh denied bail to Hindu leader arrested over sedition charges

Live Mint

Chinmoy Krishna Das is the spokesperson of the newly-formed coalition, Bangladesh Sommilito Sanatan Jagaran Jot, between two religious bodies, namely, Bangladesh Sanatan Jagaran Manch and Bangladesh Sommilito Shankhaloghu Jot.The Manch is a platform which advocates for the rights of Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh. Krishna, also known as Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, faces sedition charges related to the rally, …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hong Kong charges two under new national security law

The Hindu

Hong Kong has charged two persons in the span of a week with "sedition" over social media posts and clothing slogans, under a new national security law. The legislation is Hong Kong's second national security law and follows the one imposed by Beijing in 2020 after huge, sometimes violent pro-democracy protests a year earlier. Au published the content intending to …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Assam court acquits student-poet of sedition charges

The Hindu

A court in eastern Assam’s Golaghat on March 16 acquitted poet Barshashree Buragohain of sedition charges. Ms Buragohain, an undergraduate student pursuing mathematics, was arrested on May 18, 2022, under the Unlawful Activities Act for allegedly praising the outlawed United Liberation Front of Asom and calling for rebellion against the nation. A resident of Teok in Jorhat district, she was …

Golaghat Sedition Charges

2 years ago

Proud Boys go to trial on Jan. 6 sedition charges

LA Times

Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio is perhaps the highest-profile defendant yet to stand trial for charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. As members of the Proud Boys extremist group stormed past police lines and swarmed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, their leader cheered them on from afar, prosecutors say. Almost two years later, Tarrio’s words are at …

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2 years, 5 months ago

Pakistan: Ex-PM’s aide, TV station staff face sedition charges

Al Jazeera

Gov’t accuses Shahbaz Gill, aide to former Prime Minister Imran Khan, of inciting mutiny in the military in relation to comments broadcast on ARY TV. A close aide to Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan will face sedition charges, accused of inciting mutiny in the military, the interior minister has said. “We’ve set up a special team to probe it,” …

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2 years, 8 months ago

SC puts sedition law on hold till review complete, says no new cases to be filed for now

India Today

The Supreme Court on Wednesday, May 11, stayed the use of the sedition law and directed the Centre and states to not register any fresh FIRs invoking sedition charges until the law is reviewed. In the pending sedition cases, the Supreme Court said those languishing in jail under sedition charges can approach the courts and seek bail. Earlier in the …

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2 years, 8 months ago

The Sedition Saga: As SC Passes Massive Order Pausing the Colonial-Era Law, its History and Controversy Decoded

News 18

In a historic order suspending the colonial-era sedition law temporarily, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre and states to not file fresh FIRs under the Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code which criminalises the offence of sedition. Punishment Under IPC Section 124A As mentioned under Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, “Whoever, by words, either spoken …

Law India Supreme Court Court British Sedition Order

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 …

Law India Supreme Court Constitution Court British Sedition

2 years, 8 months ago

'If it has guts...': Fadnavis dares MVA government over 'Hanuman Chalisa'

Hindustan Times

Former Maharashtra chief minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Monday slammed the Maha Vikas Aghadi over the 'Hanuman Chalisa' row, accusing the Uddhav Thackeray-led government of wanting to “crush and kill” the opposition. He said if sedition charges are imposed against the Amravati MP-MLA couple - Navneet and Ravi Rana - then the opposition will chant Hanuman Chalisa together. …

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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 …

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2 years, 11 months ago

"Misguided One Community With Resentment, Hatred Towards Others:": Delhi Court On Framing Sedition Charges Against Sharjeel Imam

Live Law

"Prima facie, the religious groups are sought to be divided on emotive issues and one community is sought to be guided in a particular way of resentment, illwill and hatred towards others which can then be remedied by a plan of action which will result in violence," said a Delhi Court while framing sedition charges against Sharjeel Imam. The Court …

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2 years, 11 months ago

"Misguided One Community With Resentment, Hatred Towards Others:": Delhi Court On Framing Sedition Charges Against Sharjeel Imam

Live Law

"Prima facie, the religious groups are sought to be divided on emotive issues and one community is sought to be guided in a particular way of resentment, illwill and hatred towards others which can then be remedied by a plan of action which will result in violence," said a Delhi Court while framing sedition charges against Sharjeel Imam. The Court …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Chhattisgarh: Congress MLA wants sedition charges against DM for not sending VIP invitations to politicians

Op India

Shailesh Pandey, the Congress MLA from Bilaspur seat has demanded Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel to charge Bilaspur district collector Dr Saransh Mittar with sedition for “neglecting and disrespecting” elected representatives by sending them an ordinary invitation card to attend the state foundation day programme held on November 1. The MLA in the letter sent to the chief minister on …

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3 years, 2 months ago

23-Yr-Old Trans Student Booked On Sedition Charges Granted Anticipatory Bail By Bombay High Court

Live Law

The Bombay High Court last week granted Anticipatory Bail to a 23-year-old Trans Person booked on Sedition Charges for allegedly raising 'objectionable slogans' in a gathering of persons supporting the cause of the LGBTQI community.The Bench of Justice N. J. Jamadar was hearing the plea filed by Urvashi Chudawala seeking pre-arrest bail in connection with a case registered for the. …

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3 years, 2 months ago

Sedition charges invoked against 7 people for raising pro-Pakistan slogans after India lost T20 World Cup match

Op India

Uttar Pradesh Police on Wednesday booked 7 people in 5 districts for raising pro-Pakistan slogans after Indian cricket team lost to Pakistan on Sunday, October 24, 2021 in the T20 World Cup match. UP Police have booked 7 people in 5 districts and taken 4 people in custody for allegedly raising pro-Pak slogans or celebrating Pakistan’s victory over India in …

India Pakistan World Cup Bareilly Whatsapp Raising Sedition Charges

3 years, 5 months ago

Are Jan. 6 rioters traitors? So far, criminal charges say no

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Plotted to block the certification of Joe Biden’s election victory: Check. Among the last treason cases was of American-born Iva Toguri D’Aquino — known as “Tokyo Rose” during World War II for her anti-American broadcasts — convicted in 1949 of “giving aid and comfort” to Japan. Carlton Larson, a University of California law professor and author of “On …

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3 years, 5 months ago

Are Jan. 6 rioters traitors? So far, criminal charges say no

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Among the last treason cases was of American-born Iva Toguri D’Aquino — known as …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Journalist bodies welcome SC verdict on sedition case against Vinod Dua

India Today

A day after the Supreme court quashed the sedition case against journalist Vinod Dua, journalist bodies, including the Editors Guild of India, welcomed the verdict on Friday. Lauding the verdict, the Indian Women's Press Corps hoped that the apex court's decision will provide "immediate relief" to the journalists who are in jail under sedition charges. The Press Association said it …

Court Sedition Charges Fir Dua Guild Journalist

3 years, 7 months ago

Rebel YSRCP MP was tortured in police custody, SC grants bail: Details

Op India

Days after rebel YSR Congress MP Kanumuru Raghu Rama Krishnam Raju was arrested on sedition charges and tortured in custody, the Supreme Court has granted him bail on Friday. YSRCP MP was critical of Andhra Pradesh CM While ordering his bail, the apex court said, “The FIR was lodged only after a detailed inquiry by State CID. The YSRCP MP …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Will face sedition charges if I speak too much: BJP MLA on Uttar Pradesh govt's handling of Covid

India Today

A BJP MLA from Uttar Pradesh joined the list of ruling party lawmakers in Uttar Pradesh who have expressed resentment over Covid-19 management in the state when he said he might have to face sedition charges if he spoke too much. Speaking to reporters, BJP MLA from Sitapur Rakesh Rathore also claimed that legislators have no say in the functioning …

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3 years, 9 months ago

‘Facts support’ sedition charges for US Capitol rioters: Official

Al Jazeera

The federal investigator said evidence will likely allow the government to file sedition charges in the January 6 breach. Federal investigators have found evidence that would likely allow the United States government to file sedition charges against some of those involved in the deadly January 6 breach on the US Capitol, a Justice Department official has said. “I believe the …

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3 years, 10 months ago

Terrorism and sedition charges framed against Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi, two others

Firstpost

New Delhi: A Delhi court has framed terrorism, sedition and other charges against Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi and her two associates for allegedly waging war against the government of India and conspiring to commit terror acts in the country. Special Judge Parveen Singh had put Andrabi and her associates - Sofi Fehmeeda and Nahida Nasreen - on trial for various …

India Pakistan Kashmir Nia Andrabi Sedition Charges Framed Terrorism

3 years, 11 months ago

FBI warns 'mind-blowing' number of cases to result from US Capitol attack

ABC

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has said that in the six days since the attack on the US Capitol, more than 170 investigations had been opened, and those were "just the tip of the iceberg". Key points: The FBI is investigating crimes, including sedition, conspiracy and theft of national security information Misdemeanour counts could be upgraded to sedition charges …

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Bangladesh news live: Anger over Hindu monk's arrest grows, Tripura cops sacked over mission breach

Who is Chinmoy Krishna Das? Why Bangladesh denied bail to Hindu leader arrested over sedition charges

Hong Kong charges two under new national security law

Assam court acquits student-poet of sedition charges

Proud Boys go to trial on Jan. 6 sedition charges

Pakistan: Ex-PM’s aide, TV station staff face sedition charges

SC puts sedition law on hold till review complete, says no new cases to be filed for now

The Sedition Saga: As SC Passes Massive Order Pausing the Colonial-Era Law, its History and Controversy Decoded

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

'If it has guts...': Fadnavis dares MVA government over 'Hanuman Chalisa'

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

"Misguided One Community With Resentment, Hatred Towards Others:": Delhi Court On Framing Sedition Charges Against Sharjeel Imam

"Misguided One Community With Resentment, Hatred Towards Others:": Delhi Court On Framing Sedition Charges Against Sharjeel Imam

Chhattisgarh: Congress MLA wants sedition charges against DM for not sending VIP invitations to politicians

23-Yr-Old Trans Student Booked On Sedition Charges Granted Anticipatory Bail By Bombay High Court

Sedition charges invoked against 7 people for raising pro-Pakistan slogans after India lost T20 World Cup match

Are Jan. 6 rioters traitors? So far, criminal charges say no

Are Jan. 6 rioters traitors? So far, criminal charges say no

Journalist bodies welcome SC verdict on sedition case against Vinod Dua

Rebel YSRCP MP was tortured in police custody, SC grants bail: Details

Will face sedition charges if I speak too much: BJP MLA on Uttar Pradesh govt's handling of Covid

‘Facts support’ sedition charges for US Capitol rioters: Official

Terrorism and sedition charges framed against Kashmiri separatist Aasiya Andrabi, two others

FBI warns 'mind-blowing' number of cases to result from US Capitol attack