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.
India’s Supreme Court today declined to entertain a petition seeking the arrest of former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma for her controversial remarks on the Prophet.
NEW DELHI, Sep 9: The Supreme Court Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking the arrest of suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma over her remarks on the Prophet made during a TV debate. A bench of Chief Justice U U Lalit and Justices S Ravindra Bhat and P S Narasimha said the courts should think carefully while passing orders in such matters. “This may sound simple and innocuous but it has far-reaching consequences. The court should be circumspect while issuing […]
Prophet row case: The top court was hearing a plea filed by lawyer Abu Sohel seeking directions for an independent, credible and impartial investigation into the matter.