The Bombay High Court denied bail to Yusuf Khan, accused in the 2022 murder of Amravati chemist Umesh Kolhe, noting a terrorist gang formed to avenge dishonor to their faith. The case stems from post supporting Nupur Sharma.
Petitions challenge government’s approval for release of movie based on Kanhaiya Lal’s murder.
CBFC re-certification request by producers also under consideration.
Supreme Court has asked petitioners to approach Delhi High Court over the challenge to Udaipur Files release. The film, based on tailor Kanhaiya Lal’s murder, faces objections for allegedly vilifying Muslims.
The Delhi High Court has stayed the release of “Udaipur Files” until the Centre decides on a plea challenging its CBFC certification. The film, based on the 2022 Udaipur murder, is alleged to threaten communal peace.
Pune law student Sharmistha was arrested by Kolkata Police in Delhi over a viral video allegedly containing hate speech against Prophet Muhammad, sparking nationwide debates on free speech, religion, and selective law enforcement in India.
Today, On 6th March, A Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, ruled that no further FIRs can be registered against Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over his remarks on Sanatana Dharma without its permission. The court is hearing his plea to consolidate multiple criminal cases filed across different states. Stalin’s comments, comparing Sanatana Dharma to diseases like dengue and malaria, triggered widespread controversy. The court extended interim protection and scheduled the next hearing for a later date.
The Madras High Court canceled the FIR against OpIndia’s Nupur Sharma and Rahul Roushan, filed over a report on migrant worker attacks in Tamil Nadu. The Supreme Court had earlier granted them protection from arrest.
A court in Ajmer has acquitted six individuals accused of raising provocative slogans against BJP leader Nupur Sharma. The slogans were in response to derogatory comments made by Sharma about the Prophet. This led to Chishti’s arrest as the main accused in July 2022. Following his acquittal, Chishti expressed gratitude, stating, “Justice has been served in my case.”
