The Erattupetta Munsif Magistrate Court denied PC George’s bail plea, leading to his remand in judicial custody. The BJP leader faced legal action over an alleged hate speech that sparked controversy. The court rejected his request for relief, citing the seriousness of the charges. His detention marks another high-profile case involving political figures and inflammatory remarks.
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The Karnataka High Court temporarily stayed all criminal proceedings against Basanagoudar Patil Yatnal, a former Union Minister and BJP leader, related to a 2022 hate speech case. Yatnal’s remarks, perceived as inciting communal tension, drew public outrage and legal action, but he claims the allegations are politically motivated. The court’s stay offers him temporary relief.
The Delhi High Court expressed concern over the Delhi Police’s handling of a hate speech case involving derogatory remarks against journalist Mohammed Zubair. The police found no incriminating evidence, leading to no case against the accused, despite the court’s criticism of their actions. The court urged action against hate speech perpetrators.
Today (on 5th March): The Madhya Pradesh government has informed the Supreme Court about its measures to combat hate speech, including the appointment of nodal officers and setting up social media cells to monitor and remove hate speech content. This action follows the Supreme Court’s directive, with district cyber cells actively monitoring social media platforms under the government’s directive.