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Abhishek Banerjee moves Cal HC seeking quashing of FIR against him Kolkata | Legal News

Abhishek Banerjee moves Cal HC seeking quashing of FIR against him Kolkata | Legal News

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2 min readKolkataMay 18, 2026 08:51 PM IST Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee on Monday filed a petition before the Calcutta High Court seeking quashing of an FIR filed against him for allegedly making inflammatory remarks during the recently-concluded West Bengal assembly poll process.Senior advocate and TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee said the matter is likely to come up for hearing later this week before the bench of Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya. Abhishek Banerjee’s petition seeks the quashing of the FIR filed against him. The West Bengal Police registered an FIR against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee for allegedly making inflammatory statements during the recently concluded assembly elections. The FIR was lodged based on a complaint filed by social activist Rajib Sarkar at Baguiati police station under the Bidhannagar police commissionerate in North 24 Parganas district on May 5, a day after the assembly election results were declared. The complainant also claimed that Banerjee’s inflammatory comments were linked to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, he said.After the filing of the complaint, an FIR was formally registered at the …

Sonu Nigam moves Karnataka HC seeking quashing of criminal case over Kannada remark

Sonu Nigam moves Karnataka HC seeking quashing of criminal case over Kannada remark

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In the formal complaint filed at the Avalahalli police station, Sonu Nigam is accused of offending the Kannadiga community’s sensibilities during his performance at East Point College in the city on April 25–26. New Delhi: Singer Sonu Nigam moved the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday seeking quashing of the cases registered against him for allegedly making offensive remarks at a Bengaluru music concert. The High Court has adjourned the hearing to May 15. A complaint was filed at the Avalahalli police station against him for allegedly hurting the sentiments of Kannadigas. The Avalahalli police, which is investigating the case, has issued a notice to him and asked him to appear for questioning. The FIR, filed at Avalahalli police station, accuses Nigam of offending the Kannadiga community during his performance at East Point College in the city on April 25-26. On Tuesday, the case was heard by a vacation bench led by Justice Shivashankar Amarannavar, and the court scheduled a further hearing for May 15. The FIR was lodged on May 3 in response to a …

Munambam land row: HC stays order quashing inquiry panel | Latest News India

Munambam land row: HC stays order quashing inquiry panel | Latest News India

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Apr 08, 2025 08:30 AM IST Kerala HC stayed a single judge’s ruling that quashed an inquiry commission into a Waqf land dispute in Munambam, pending appeal hearings from June 16. A division bench of the Kerala high court on Monday stayed the decision of a single judge quashing the appointment of an inquiry commission into the dispute over alleged Waqf land in Munambam in Ernakulam district. The court noted that the inquiry commission was proceeding “with its statutory mandate” and that it was merely an advisory body with its report not conclusive (File photo) The interim order by the bench of chief justice Nitin Jamdar and justice S Manu was passed on an appeal filed by the state government against the March 17 ruling of the single judge setting aside the inquiry commission headed by retired HC judge CN Ramachandran Nair. “During the pendency of these appeals, the operation and implementation of the (single judge’s order) quashing notification (appointing the commission) dated November 27, 2024 is stayed. The report to be submitted by the …

Kunal Kamra approaches Bombay HC seeking quashing of FIR over ‘gaddar’ jibe | Mumbai News

Kunal Kamra approaches Bombay HC seeking quashing of FIR over ‘gaddar’ jibe | Mumbai News

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Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra on Saturday approached the Bombay High Court with a plea against FIR registered by Mumbai Police for cracking an allegedly objectionable joke on Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde during a stand-up comedy show. Kamra, as per HC website, filed a plea on April 5 seeking quashing of FIR, claiming that the action was violative of his fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 19 (1) (a) (right to freedom of speech and expression), 19 (1) (g) (right to practice any profession and business) and 21 (right to life and personal liberty) under Constitution. As per case status on HC website, the matter is listed for hearing before a bench of Justices Sarang V Kotwal and Shriram M Modak on April 21. Story continues below this ad He did not appear before the Mumbai Police again on Saturday after being summoned for the third time in the case. After Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel filed a complaint, the MIDC police station on March 24 booked Kamra for offences punishable under sections 353(1)(b) and 353(2) …

SC upholds order quashing case against BJP’s Nishikant Dubey, Manoj Tiwari | Latest News India

SC upholds order quashing case against BJP’s Nishikant Dubey, Manoj Tiwari | Latest News India

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Jan 21, 2025 12:40 PM IST BJP members of Parliament Nishikant Dubey and Manoj Tiwari were accused of forcing Deogarh’s Air Traffic Control (ATC) to approve take-off of their chartered flight in August 2022 The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the Jharkhand high court order quashing a criminal case against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) members of Parliament Nishikant Dubey and Manoj Tiwari for allegedly forcing Deogarh’s Air Traffic Control (ATC) to approve take-off of their chartered flight in August 2022. A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Manmohan dismissed the Jharkhand government’s appeal to revive the case. (HT PHOTO) A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Manmohan dismissed the Jharkhand government’s appeal to revive the case, saying there were no grounds to do that under the Indian Penal Code’s Sections 441 (criminal trespass) and 336 (endangering life or personal safety of others). The Supreme Court directed the state to forward the relevant material to an authorised officer under the Aircraft Act to examine if a case is justified in the matter under this …

Hollywood News Live Today January 18, 2025 : Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson visit lord Shiva temple in India, step out holding hands, quashing breakup rumours

Hollywood News Live Today January 18, 2025 : Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson visit lord Shiva temple in India, step out holding hands, quashing breakup rumours

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Hollywood News Live: Stay updated with the latest Hollywood news. Get real-time updates on movies, celebrity events, gossip, and red carpet highlights. We bring you the hottest entertainment stories as they happen, all in one place! Latest news on January 18, 2025: Latest entertainment news on January 18, 2025: Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson at visited the iconic Shri Babulnath Temple on Friday Hollywood News Live: Hollywood Get real time updates on Hollywood news, your go-to source for the latest updates in the entertainment world. From breaking celebrity news to new movie releases and red carpet moments, we’ve got you covered. Stay tuned as we bring you real-time updates on all the exciting happenings in Hollywood, including exclusive scoops, interviews, and much more!…Read More This is an AI-generated live blog and has not been edited by Hindustan Times staff. Follow all the updates here: Jan 18, 2025 6:46 AM IST Hollywood News LIVE: Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson visit lord Shiva temple in India, step out holding hands, quashing breakup rumours Chris & Dakota stepped …

Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson visit lord Shiva temple in India, step out holding hands, quashing breakup rumours | Hollywood

Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson visit lord Shiva temple in India, step out holding hands, quashing breakup rumours | Hollywood

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Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin stepped out holding hands in Mumbai, India, putting to rest the swirling rumours of a breakup. The couple, who have been together since 2017 also visited the iconic Shri Babulnath Temple on Friday. The Coldplay frontman is currently in India as part of his band’s sold-out Music of the Spheres World Tour with Dakota accompanying him on the musical tour. Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson at visited the iconic Shri Babulnath Temple on Friday(Pic- coldplayindia._in) Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson visit Lord Shiva temple Before the concert, the couple immersed themselves in the local culture with ease. Dakota opted for a printed cotton suit, with a dupatta draped over her head as a mark of respect. Chris, on the other hand, wore a calming pastel blue kurta, accessorised with a Rudraksha mala. One moment that captured the internet’s attention was when Dakota leaned in to whisper a prayer into the ear of Nandi, a symbolic act believed to bring blessings to one’s wishes. Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson clears the …

Quashing FIR of sexual assault, Delhi High Court says some use legal provisions to ‘harass’ men

Quashing FIR of sexual assault, Delhi High Court says some use legal provisions to ‘harass’ men

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A view of the Delhi High Court. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu “The offence of rape is one of the most heinous crimes against women but some people use the legal provisions against it as a weapon to unnecessarily harass their male counterparts,” the Delhi High Court has observed while quashing an FIR against a man. The petitioner had moved the court, seeking to quash the FIR lodged against him for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman with whom he was earlier in a relationship. The High Court noted that the FIR was nothing but an afterthought. Editorial | Crime and shame: On the France mass rape case  It said the recordings, WhatsApp chats and statements recorded before the magistrate clearly established that the ingredients of the offence of rape were not met as the man and the woman had consensually agreed to enter into a physical relationship, which was also not based on false promises of marriage. “It is true that the provision under which the FIR has been lodged is one of the …

SC rejects CBI plea against Bombay HC order quashing LOCs against actor Rhea Chakraborty, kin

SC rejects CBI plea against Bombay HC order quashing LOCs against actor Rhea Chakraborty, kin

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Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty and her brother Showik leave after a fresh round of questioning by ED in connection with a probe in a money laundering case linked to the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, in Mumbai, Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. | Photo Credit: PTI The Supreme Court on Friday (October 25, 2024) dismissed a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) plea challenging a Bombay High Court order that quashed the look out circulars (LOC) issued against actor Rhea Chakraborty and her family in the death case of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. A Bench comprising Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan termed the plea of probe agency as “frivolous” while trashing it. The Bombay High Court had on February 22 quashed the LOCs issued against Chakraborty and her brother Showik and their parents — Indrajit and Sandhya. The LOCs were issued against them in 2020. Mr. Rajput was found dead in his apartment in suburban Bandra on June 14, 2020. While the Mumbai police registered an accidental death report and started a probe …

SC reserves verdict on pleas against Allahabad HC judgment quashing UP madrasa law

SC reserves verdict on pleas against Allahabad HC judgment quashing UP madrasa law

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Image used for representational purpose. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The Supreme Court on Tuesday (October 22, 2024) reserved its verdict on pleas challenging the Allahabad High Court judgment, which declared the 2004 Uttar Pradesh law on madrasas as unconstitutional on the ground of it being violative of the principle of secularism. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) D. Y. Chandrachud and Justices J. B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra heard a battery of lawyers on behalf of eight petitioners besides Additional Solicitor General K.M. Natraj for the Uttar Pradesh government for almost two days before reserving the verdict. Commencing the final arguments on the pleas against the verdict, the Bench, on Monday heard senior lawyers including Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Salman Khurshid and Menaka Guruswamy for the petitioners. On Tuesday, the top court also heard senior advocates including Mukul Rohatgi, P. Chidambaram and Guru Krishna Kumar for various litigants. On March 22, the Allahabad High Court had declared the Act as “unconstitutional” and violative of the principle of secularism, and asked the State …