US EditionKapil Mishra used ‘Pakistan’ word to garner votes in 2020, says Delhi Court - ‘brazen attempt to promote enmity’
- A Delhi court stated that Kapil Mishra's use of the word ‘Pakistan’ in 2020 aimed to promote enmity and hatred to gain votes, according to Special Judge Jitendra Singh.
- The court dismissed Mishra's plea to challenge a summon related to alleged objectionable comments made during the Delhi elections.
- Mishra was accused of inciting communal violence, which resulted in 53 deaths during the 2020 Delhi riots, as noted in police reports.
- The court dismissed Mishra's revision petition against a summons linked to his alleged objectionable comments regarding an 'India vs Pakistan' contest on polling day.
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Delhi court calls Sharjeel Imam 'mastermind' behind 2019 anti-CAA protests
A Delhi court has framed charges against jailed student activist Sharjeel Imam, alleging him to be the “mastermind” behind the 2019 anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests. The former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) PhD scholar has been charged under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including Section 109 (abetment), 120B (criminal conspiracy), 153A (promoting enmity), 143/147/148/149 (rioting), 186 (obstructing a public …
Kapil Mishra used ‘Pakistan’ word to garner votes in 2020, says Delhi Court - ‘brazen attempt to promote enmity’
A Delhi court dismissed Kapil Mishra's plea, ruling that his statements during the 2020 elections violated the model code of conduct. The court emphasised that such remarks could incite communal tensions, highlighting the responsibility of candidates to maintain a fair electoral atmosphere.
Sharjeel Imam Branded “Mastermind” as Court Frames Charges in Jamia Nagar Violence
A Delhi court has framed charges against Sharjeel Imam and 11 others in connection with the 2019 violence in the Jamia Nagar area. The Saket Court also acquitted 15 individuals, including Shifa Ur Rahman, in the case. The court did not frame charges under sections 25/27 of the Arms Act. However, it charged Sharjeel Imam under multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including Section 109 (abetment), 120B (criminal conspiracy), 153A (pro…
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