MP HC Revokes NSA Against 4 Muslims, Fines State for Improper Detention
The Madhya Pradesh High Court withdrew National Security Act (NSA) charges against four Muslim men, who were booked by the Rajgarh Collector for allegedly 'carrying swords during a Muharram procession'. The HC also ordered the state government to pay Rs.10,000 per each case as legal-charges for improper detention of the accused. Reportedly, the petition by one of the accused’s brother showed that mandatory approval for detention was not… read-more
Tags: NSA, Internal security, Madhya Pradesh, MP High Court, MUSLIM, muharram
Courtesy: The Wire
MP: High Court Quashes NSA Charge Against Man Over Muharram Event
Madhya Pradesh High Court has asked the state government to release former corporator Usman Patel (60) booked under National Security Act. Patel, along with 3 others, was detained for allegedly provoking Muslim community folks to participate in Muharram procession, violating COVID-19 guidelines. Quashing the order of Indore's District Magistrate, the court said that the official's judgment was based on "media trials" by some Hindi dailies,… read-more
Tags: Crime, Madhya Pradesh, MP High Court, NSA
Courtesy: The Hindu