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Nupur Sharma’s remarks on the Prophet during a TV debate had triggered protests across the country and drew sharp reactions from several Gulf countries. (file photo/news18)
The top court was hearing a petition filed by advocate Abu Sohail seeking a direction for an independent, credible and impartial probe into the matter.
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking the arrest of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma over Prophet’s remarks during a TV debate. A bench of Chief Justice UU Lalit and Justices S Ravindra Bhat and PS Narasimha said courts should think carefully while passing orders in such cases. It may sound simple and innocuous but it has far-reaching consequences. The court should be careful while issuing directions. We would suggest that you withdraw your petition, the bench observed.
The petitioner then withdrew the petition and the matter was dismissed as withdrawn. The top court was hearing a petition filed by advocate Abu Sohail seeking directions for an independent, credible and impartial probe into the matter.
The apex court had earlier granted relief to Sharma by aggregating all the FIRs registered across the country and transferring them to the Delhi Police regarding his remarks on the Prophet. Various FIRs and complaints were filed against the petitioner in different parts of the country as it was telecast on the TV channel “Times Now” on May 26, 2022.
Sharma’s remarks on the Prophet during a TV debate triggered protests across the country and drew sharp reactions from several Gulf countries. Later the BJP suspended him from the party.
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