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Sharjeel Imam moves Delhi HC for interim bail following SC putting trial o
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): Days after the Supreme Court of India put the trial of sedition cases on hold, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student leader Sharjeel Imam has moved Delhi High Court seeking interim bail in alleged inflammatory speeches given by him at Aligarh Muslim Unive
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BJP MP slams Nana Patole's 'backstab' remark, calls for MVA's 'introspecti
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party MP Gopal Shetty on Thursday hit back at Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole for his "backstab" remark, and alleged that Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP have backstabbed the BJP and Devendra Fadnavis.
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Modi govt rectifying historic blunders of Congress, says Gaurav Bhatia aft
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday hit back at Congress for criticizing the party over the Supreme Court order on Sedition law, and said that the Narendra Modi government is rectifying the "historic blunders" of the grand old party by taking "historic
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Telling truth is patriotism, not treason: Rahul Gandhi on SC order putting
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): Welcoming the Supreme Court's decision of putting the sedition law on hold, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that telling the truth was 'patriotism, not treason'.
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If taking away mosques, Lal Quila help resolve country's issues, let them:
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 11 (ANI): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said if "taking away" mosques, the Lal Quila (Red Fort) or the Qutub Minar could help resolve such as unemployment, price rise,
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'Provision was abused to stifle free speech': Former A-G Mukul Rohatgi on
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Former Attorney General of India Mukul Rohatgi on Wednesday hailed Supreme Court's order on Sedition Law terming it 'bold and historical'.
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SC decision on sedition law reflects mindset of Modi government: Sources
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday gave directions that the controversial sedition law will be on hold till the government reviews it and those in jail can approach courts for bail.
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After SC puts sedition law on hold, Law Minister Rijiju says 'Lakshman Rek
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Reacting to the Supreme Court's ruling to put the sedition law on hold, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said the Centre respects the court and its independence, adding that there is a "Lakshman Rekha" which needs to be respected by all organs
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Government's duty is to ensure laws are not misused, says MoS Baghel
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 11 (ANI): Following the Centre's decision to re-examine and reconsider the provisions of the sedition law, Union Minister of State for Law and Justice SP Singh Baghel on Wednesday said it is the duty of the government to ensure that laws are not misused.
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Ashwani Kumar welcomes SC's 'historic order' to put sedition law on hold
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Former Law Minister Ashwani Kumar on Wednesday welcomed the "historic order" of the Supreme Court to put the sedition law on hold, and urged the Centre and the States to refrain from registering any FIRs under it.
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SC keeps in abeyance sedition law till review; asks Centre, States not to
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): In a historic development, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered that Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code which criminalises the offence of sedition be kept in abeyance till the government's exercise of reviewing the law is complete.
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Ashwani Kumar expresses concern over attack on Punjab Police Intel HQ, ask
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): Former law minister Ashwani Kumar on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the explosion inside the Punjab Police's Intelligence office in Mohali and said it cannot be ignored.
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