The Allahabad High Court Yesterday (Dec 20) provided interim protection from arrest to Alt News journalist Mohammed Zubair, who is facing charges under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). While the Court noted that the allegations under Section 196 BNS (promoting enmity between different groups) appeared to be largely supported by the FIR, it stated that the applicability of Section 152 BNS (endangering the sovereignty and integrity of the nation) warranted further examination.
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.
