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The Allahabad High Court today (6th Jan) extended the stay on Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair’s arrest until January 16, 2025, regarding an FIR based on his social media post about Yati Narsinghanand’s inflammatory speech. Zubair argues his post was a freedom of speech exercise, not inciting violence, amid state claims of misinformation.
Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, speaking at a national council meeting in Gujarat, stressed the significance of fraternity as a unifying force in the Indian Constitution amidst rising divisive rhetoric and economic inequality. He urged for proactive judicial roles and inclusive policies to promote unity and harmony in society, emphasizing the continual journey towards a just community.
Today, On 20th December, The Uttar Pradesh government told the Allahabad High Court that Mohammed Zubair, co-founder of Alt News, posted messages on X with “half-baked information” about Yati Narsinghanand’s speech. The state said these posts “harmed India’s sovereignty and integrity” and aimed to incite violence while encouraging separatist feelings. Additional Advocate General Manish Goyal shared these claims before Justices Siddhartha Varma and Nalin Kumar Srivastava.
Today, On 18th December, During hearing on Alt-News Co-founder Mohammed Zubair’s plea, the Allahabad High Court stated, “Whatever Yati Narsinghanand says, you cannot go to social media.” Zubair is challenging an FIR that accuses him of promoting enmity through a post on ‘X.’ The court highlighted the importance of addressing grievances through legal avenues instead of social media. The case focuses on finding a balance between free speech and its potential misuse in inciting public unrest.
The Supreme Court Collegium met with Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav to address his controversial comments at a VHP event, deemed avoidable by the Collegium. His remarks on the Uniform Civil Code ignited public backlash, leading to an impeachment motion by the Opposition and calls for an inquiry into his conduct to uphold judicial integrity.
Today, On 16th December, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna urged petitioners opposing the ‘Dharam Sansad’ in Ghaziabad to request an expedited hearing. The petition, led by Prashant Bhushan, claims the event advocates “genocide of Muslims.” Organized by Yati Narsinghanand, it raises concerns over hate speech and potential communal unrest, reflecting past controversies.
A Delhi Court has dismissed a plea for an FIR against Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge over alleged hate speech at an April 2023 rally, citing the complainant’s existing evidence and identity of the accused. However, the court allowed for pre-summoning evidence and noted future investigation could be pursued if required.
Delhi Police opposed Nadeem Khan’s plea, citing risks to communal harmony due to his social media actions. They argue he spreads misleading narratives that instigate unrest and threaten unity. The Delhi High Court granted him interim protection from arrest while emphasizing cooperation in the investigation, highlighting the importance of maintaining national harmony.
Today, On 22nd November, the Supreme Court postponed the hearing regarding Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s controversial statement about “eradicating Sanatan Dharma,” rescheduling it for February 2025. The remarks have led to multiple FIRs against him and ignited significant political debate over freedom of speech and communal harmony in India.
