MUMBAI: Popular Bollywood filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan is in legal trouble after a criminal complaint was filed against her for allegedly making an offensive comment about the Hindu festival of Holi.
A Jashpur court registered a criminal case against BJP MLA Raymuni Bhagat for alleged objectionable remarks about Jesus made on September 1, 2023. Complaints from the Christian community prompted this action after police directed them to court. The case includes charges of promoting enmity and wounding religious sentiments, with Bhagat required to appear on January 10, 2024.
AAP leader Manish Sisodia criticized BJP MP Manoj Tiwari for sharing a misleading video of Arvind Kejriwal, claiming it falsely portrayed Kejriwal insulting the Indian Constitution, when he was actually referring to the Congress party’s Constitution. The exchange escalated amidst ongoing debates over Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s controversial remarks on BR Ambedkar, sparking accusations of political misrepresentation from both sides.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday (28th Nov) is reviewing a Public Interest Litigation by Tushar Gandhi concerning the slapping of a Muslim student in Muzaffarnagar and violations of the Right to Education Act. Senior Advocate Shadan Farasat highlighted the lack of enforcement against religious discrimination and addressed inadequacies in the chargesheet regarding child cruelty.
Saharanpur (UP): Today (On Oct 23) Imran Masood, a Congress MP, faced charges for making inflammatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014, during a rally. His statement, which also contained derogatory comments about BSP leaders, incited public outrage and went viral. The special court recorded testimonies from 19 witnesses in the ongoing trial.
Members of the Saket Bar Association boycotted work on October 22 in protest against a brutal attack on lawyers by local goons in Mehrauli. The assault occurred at a nursery, prompting an urgent call for action. An FIR was filed, and the legal community is now calling for arrests following the viral incident.
Two lawyers from the Bombay High Court filed a complaint with the Mumbai Police alleging discrimination against regular devotees at the Lalbaugcha Raja pandal. A viral video showed staff pushing regular visitors while VIPs were treated differently. The mistreatment of common people during the darshan of Lord Ganesha was highlighted, sparking concern over unequal treatment.
The Supreme Court today directed the UP Government to secure a sponsor to cover the educational expenses for a Muslim child from Muzaffarnagar who was assaulted. The state must ensure the child remains in the same school until the completion of his schooling. This directive stems from a petition filed by Tushar Gandhi seeking justice for the mistreated student.
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Today, On 23rd July, The Delhi High Court ordered a CBI probe into the death of Faizan, a 23-year-old man who was allegedly beaten by Delhi Police during the 2020 Delhi riots. This decision came in response to a petition from Faizan’s mother, who claimed that her son was illegally detained and denied medical care, leading to his death.
Manorama Khedkar, mother of IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, was charged with attempted murder for brandishing a gun in a viral video related to a land dispute in Pune. Puja’s father, Dilip Khedkar, is also under investigation for alleged disproportionate assets. Puja’s government training program has been suspended, and she has been ordered to return to the academy by July 23.