Sedition Charges

Thursday, Apr 18, 2024 | Last Update : 11:28 PM IST

The arrest of Kanhaiya Kumar catapulted him to national fame and resulted in protests across the country. (Photo: File)

Sedition charges on Kanhaiya Kumar, Umar Khalid soon: Delhi police chief

'Case is in stage of finalisation. The investigation was complex as team also had to visit other states to take statements,' police said.

10 Jan 2019 9:46 AM

In 2017, thirty-six people lost their lives in Haryana after Dera Sacha Sauda followers went on a rampage following the conviction of their Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. (Photo: File)

Panchkula violence: Court drops sedition charges against Dera followers

The court said that the police had failed to submit incriminating evidences to fortify the allegations of sedition and attempted murder.

19 Feb 2018 1:21 PM

Haryana Police issues lookout notice against Ram Rahim's adopted child

Honeypreet Insan has been charged with sedition for allegedly plotting escape of self-styled godman.

01 Sep 2017 11:57 AM

While addressing people at Somnath chowk before the march, Kumar, who is facing sedition charges, attacked the BJP governments at the Centre and in Gujarat, claiming that atrocities on Dalits and Muslims have increased under them. (Photo: PTI)

Gujarat: Kanhaiya, Mevani take out 'freedom march' demanding land for dalits, detained

Mevani, who is the convener of Rashtriya Dalit Adhikar Manch, had invited Kumar to take part in the Freedom March in Mehsana on Wednesday.

13 Jul 2017 8:53 AM

Senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Azam Khan booked for sedition over Army remark, right-wing bodies seek his head, tongue

Goraksha chief Mukesh Patel termed Khan a 'terrorist' and offered Rs 51 lakh to the person who will bring 'Khan's head'.

01 Jul 2017 7:00 PM

The police earlier booked the 15 youths under section 124 (A) (sedition) of Indian Penal Code, accusing them of raising anti-India slogans.

Man disowns complainant on pro-Pak cheering

The 15 youths, who have currently been lodged in Khandwa jail in MP, have now been charged of disturbing communal harmony and peace.

27 Jun 2017 3:28 AM

15 men were arrested for criminal conspiracy and sedition, after they raised pro-Pakistan slogans and celebrated Pakistan's Champions Trophy cricket triumph against India on June 18. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Sedition case against 15 in MP dropped

The Madhya Pradesh police on Thursday dropped sedition charges against 15 Muslim youths arrested in Burhanpur.

23 Jun 2017 1:52 AM

MP: Charges dropped against 15 men for cheering Pak in Champions Trophy

The action was taken against the 15 men following a complaint by a villager that the accused burst crackers and distributed sweets.

22 Jun 2017 3:28 PM

Pakistan cricket team celebrate after their ICC Champions Trophy victory. (Photo: Twitter | @ICC_CTLive)

15 arrested for sedition in MP for cheering Pak in Champions Trophy final

Pakistan had upset India by 180 runs to lift the Champions Trophy in London on Sunday.

20 Jun 2017 5:46 PM

Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: File)

PU fee hike protests branded 'seditious', Rahul Gandhi tears into Centre

The Chandigarh Police booked sedition charges following which the complainant, said his complaint had been "misinterpreted".

12 Apr 2017 5:00 PM

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