New Delhi:
After his “unexpected and harsh criticism” by the Supreme Court citing “new” threats, suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma again approached the court to block his possible arrest and his comments on Prophet Mohammad across India. Clubbed nine cases registered. His fresh petition will be heard tomorrow by the same bench – Justices JB Pardiwala and Surya Kant. criticized him on 1 July,
Ms Sharma made controversial remarks about the Prophet and Islam while representing the ruling party on a tv show two months ago. As this gave rise to a diplomatic dispute apart from protests in India, the BJP suspended him. So far two people have been murdered for his support.
In her earlier petition too, she had requested the Supreme Court to link all other FIRs with the one in Delhi, but the court said, among other things, that she was “singlely responsible for what is happening in the country”. . He then withdrew that petition. The judges’ comments were: not part of final order, however – a fact that may help in her case as she seeks some relief again. Also, the number of FIRs has increased by three.
In the latest petition, she has argued that she has been “renewed by the thumb elements” of rape and death threats since the July 1 criticism. He had also referred to such threats in his earlier petition. But the court had remarked, “She is facing threats or has become a security threat? It is shameful. She should apologize to the entire nation.”
The bench faced severe criticism for the comments. Apart from former bureaucrats and retired officers of the armed forces, at least fifteen ex-judges said some of the observations were “the virtual fault of the most brutal beheading in Udaipur”. There was a tailor named Kanhaiya Lal. the killing Last month in Udaipur, Rajasthan, two people supporting Nupur Sharma on her social media post. One such murder took place in Amravati, Maharashtra.
Justice Pardiwala had responded to criticism from social media, especially at a function. “Personal attacks on judges for their decisions lead to a dangerous scenario,” he said, adding that “social and digital media are primarily used to express personal opinions against judges rather than constructively critical evaluations of their decisions.” Recourse is taken. This is what is causing damage to the judicial institution and lowering its dignity.”
“Facing Threats After Strong Criticism”: Nupur Sharma Again Goes To Supreme Court, Same Bench For Hearing Plea
New Delhi:
After his “unexpected and harsh criticism” by the Supreme Court citing “new” threats, suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma again approached the court to block his possible arrest and his comments on Prophet Mohammad across India. Clubbed nine cases registered. His fresh petition will be heard tomorrow by the same bench – Justices JB Pardiwala and Surya Kant. criticized him on 1 July,
Ms Sharma made controversial remarks about the Prophet and Islam while representing the ruling party on a tv show two months ago. As this gave rise to a diplomatic dispute apart from protests in India, the BJP suspended him. So far two people have been murdered for his support.
In her earlier petition too, she had requested the Supreme Court to link all other FIRs with the one in Delhi, but the court said, among other things, that she was “singlely responsible for what is happening in the country”. . He then withdrew that petition. The judges’ comments were: not part of final order, however – a fact that may help in her case as she seeks some relief again. Also, the number of FIRs has increased by three.
In the latest petition, she has argued that she has been “renewed by the thumb elements” of rape and death threats since the July 1 criticism. He had also referred to such threats in his earlier petition. But the court had remarked, “She is facing threats or has become a security threat? It is shameful. She should apologize to the entire nation.”
The bench faced severe criticism for the comments. Apart from former bureaucrats and retired officers of the armed forces, at least fifteen ex-judges said some of the observations were “the virtual fault of the most brutal beheading in Udaipur”. There was a tailor named Kanhaiya Lal. the killing Last month in Udaipur, Rajasthan, two people supporting Nupur Sharma on her social media post. One such murder took place in Amravati, Maharashtra.
Justice Pardiwala had responded to criticism from social media, especially at a function. “Personal attacks on judges for their decisions lead to a dangerous scenario,” he said, adding that “social and digital media are primarily used to express personal opinions against judges rather than constructively critical evaluations of their decisions.” Recourse is taken. This is what is causing damage to the judicial institution and lowering its dignity.”