Citing life threats, Nupur Sharma gets gun licence
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The source added that she has been given the licence to carry a firearm for her protection. During a TV debate last year, her controversial comments on Prophet Mohammed had led to violence and criticism. The BJP later suspended her from the post of party spokesperson.
Nupur Sharma controversy: SC transfers all FIRs against journalist Navika Kumar to Delhi
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A bench, headed by Justice M.R. Shah and comprising Justice Krishna Murari, said that no coercive action should be taken against journalist Navika Kumar and the FIR registered by the Delhi Police is to be treated as lead FIR. It further added that direction will be applicable to future FIRs which may be registered with respect to the same telecast.
'Has far reaching consequences': SC refuses to entertain plea seeking Nupur Sharma's arrest
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A bench, headed by Chief Justice U.U. Lalit told the petitioner's counsel that this may sound simple and innocuous, but it has far-reaching consequences. On August 10, the Supreme Court transferred all FIRs against Sharma over her remarks on the Prophet to Delhi Police. The top court gave her the liberty to approach Delhi High Court for quashing of the FIRs.
Ajmer man who announced reward for decapitating Nupur Sharma arrested
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Police officials confirmed that Salman is not a religious leader, but a history-sheeter of the Dargah police station and has been a criminal. There are more than a dozen cases registered against him for murder, firing, assault and intimidation. On his mother's complaint, Salman Chishti was arrested by the Dargah police station on charges of breach of peace. He is accused of attempting to evict his mother from the house by intimidating her.
NCW seeks action against Akhilesh for tweet on Nupur
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Taking suo moto cognisance of Akhilesh's tweet on July 1, the NCW has asked the state government to initiate action against the SP leader under the relevant provisions of law. The NCW has also asked the state government to inform it of the action taken within three days. Akhilesh had tweeted that "not only the face but body should also apologise and punitive action should be taken for attempting to disturb harmony and peace in the country".
Udaipur accused pic with BJP leader goes viral, party denies connect
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The picture is reportedly from a 2018 event. Also, an old post of a worker associated with BJP Minority Morcha surfaced in which he has described Riyaz as a BJP worker. However, BJP in Rajasthan on Saturday denied the allegation and said that the Udaipur accused has never been a member of the party.
SC's remark on Nupur Sharma resonates with the country: Congress
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"The Supreme Court has held a mirror to this government and called out the base ugliness of its actions. It is no secret that the BJP seeks to profit from inflaming communal passions. Today, the Supreme Court has strengthened the resolve in every single one of us who are fighting these destructively divisive ideologies," he said.
'Arrogant, obstinate & loose tongue', SC slams Nupur Sharma's plea to club FIRs in row over religious remarks
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Senior advocate Maninder Singh, representing Sharma, mentioned the plea before a bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and J.B. Pardiwala seeking transfer of all FIRs filed against her to Delhi. However, the bench reprimanded Sharma for making irresponsible comments against a religion during a TV debate. It said, "These remarks are very disturbing...shows her arrogance. What is her business to make such remarks?"
Brutality in name of religion cannot be tolerated: Rahul on Udaipur killing
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"I am deeply shocked by the heinous murder in Udaipur. Brutality in the name of religion cannot be tolerated. Those who spread terror by this cruelty should be punished immediately," tweeted Rahul Gandhi reacting to the Udaipur incident. Appealing to maintain the peace, he wrote in the same tweet in Hindi, "We all have to defeat hate together. I appeal to all, please maintain peace and brotherhood."
Nupur Sharma again refuses to turn up at police station in Kolkata
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This is the second time that Sharma has ignored the summons from the city police. Earlier, she was sent a notice from the Narkeldanga Police station under Kolkata Police's eastern suburban division where she was asked to be present at the said police station on June 20. However, at that time too, she refused to turn up at the last moment citing security reasons.
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