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Kerala court grants bail to T.G. Mohandas in Jantar Mantar remarks case, cites arrest procedure irregularity
The Thiruvananthapuram court granted regular bail to right-wing activist T.G. Mohandas, a former head of the BJP’s State intellectual cell, a day after his arrest over alleged remarks about women and student protesters at Jantar Mantar; the court cited non-issuance of notice under Section 35(3) BNSS, recovery of electronic devices, cooperation with investigators, and his age and health.
Shaurya Yatras: Orchestrated mobilisation of hatred
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With police approvals and political backing, these hate-filled processions continued throughout December, threatening India’s secular soul; 9 rallies in UP, 6 in MP, 3 in Uttarakhand and one each in Bihar, Haryana, Odisha, Assam, Goa, Rajasthan and Maharashtra
From God’s Own Country to a Hindutva Target: Kerala’s Model of Harmony Faces Persistent Threats
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Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane’s controversial statement targeting Kerala reflects Hindutva’s discomfort with the state’s inclusive progress, drawing sharp criticism from political leaders and citizens alike.
Hate transcending the boundaries: Whither dictates by Supreme Leaders
After RSS was formed it went on creating many...
Hate speech and calls for violence at Yati Narsinghanand’s Mahayagya event– A push for a Hindu Rashtra amidst dog whistling against Muslims
Pursuant to denial of permission for Dharam Sansad, Yati Narasinghanand and other right-wing figures incite religious intolerance with calls for armed defence at another event, while legal authorities and courts struggle to address the growing menace of communal rhetoric.
CJI Khanna apprises full court of SC on Collegium meeting with Justice Yadav
The Supreme Court Collegium of the top five judges, headed by CJI Khanna, had met Justice Yadav Tuesday following his remarks stigmatising and slurring Muslims at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad event on December 8; the reportage of his speech had led to an uproar with the Opposition moving for impeachment of the Judge in both the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
Fierce backlash grows against Yati Narsinghanand’s Dharam Sansad as fears of incitement to violence escalate; plea moved in SC
With the controversial event set to take place in December, widespread opposition from civil society, legal experts, and political leaders intensifies, calling for immediate intervention to prevent hate-fuelled unrest.
Impeach the Judge, INDIA bloc set to move impeachment motion against HC judge who made communal hate-speeches
The impeachment notice, which under law requires 50 Rajya Sabha members to sign has saw far received 36 endorsements; senior counsel and former Congressman Kapil Sibal tabled the motion that is likely to be moved as early as Thursday, December 12
Justice Yadav, a sitting HC judge, and his speech at VHP event that was riddled with anti-Muslim rhetoric and majoritarian undertones
Allahabad HC Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav's controversial speeches, rulings echoing right-wing ideologies, and associations with political groups raise alarming questions about the independence of the judiciary and its commitment to India's secular framework; legal fraternity and politicians demand action
CJP files five complaints to Maharashtra State Election Commission, demands FIRs for MCC violation against hate offenders
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CJP Takes a Stand Against Hate: five complaints filed for MCC Violations across Maharashtra, demanding FIRs against Suresh Chavhanke, Harsha Thakur, and BJP MP Dhananjay Mahadik, for allegedly delivering anti-Muslim hate speech during the MCC period
Suresh Chavhanke booked under s 123(3A) of RPA for violating MCC following CJP’s complaint
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FIR filed against Suresh Chavhanke and event organizers for hate speech at the Janata-NRC event in Karad, following CJP’s complaint. In complaint CJP before the CEO Maharashtra alleged violations of the Model Code of Conduct, accusing Chavhanke of inciting religious hatred and political division. Legal action under Section 123(3A) of the RPA
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