Top Law News Sedition charges dropped against cartoonist Aseem Trivedi October 12, 2012 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment Bowing to public pressure and criticism from the court, the Maharashtra government on Friday informed the Bombay High Court that it has decided to drop sedition charge against cartoonist Aseem Trivedi for allegedly insulting national symbols. “After having a close look at the case, it can be seen that there is clearly no case under […] Read more » “frivolous grounds” and “without application of mind” Advocate General Darius Khambata allegedly insulted national emblem and Parliament allegedly insulting national symbols Chief Justice Mohit Shah freedom of speech and expression Justice N.M. Jamdar lawyer Sanskar Marathe against the arrest of Mr. Trivedi National Honour Act and Information Technology Act political cartoonist sedition charge against cartoonist Aseem Trivedi Sedition charges dropped against cartoonist Aseem Trivedi State had found violations in three cartoons
Top Law News Press Council chief slams sedition charge against cartoonist September 10, 2012 by Legal India Admin | Leave a Comment Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Markandey Katju Monday termed the sedition charge against cartoonist Aseem Trivedi as “stupid” and demanded action against politicians and police responsible for arresting the cartoonist. “The charges are stupid and this is not sedition. This is misuse of the state machinery. Those politicians and policemen who have made this […] Read more » allegedly derogatory sketch and uploading it Anna Hazare Anna Hazare supporter and political cartoonist Anna Hazare's anti-corruption agitation Aseem Trivedi cartoons criticising politicians charge against cartoonist India Against Corruption Markandey Katju non-bailable arrest warrant issued Press Council chief slams sedition charge against cartoonist Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Markandey Katju sedition charge against cartoonist Aseem Trivedi Trivedi is an activist of India Against Corruption