Delhi HC grants interim protection to activist Nadeem Khan in promoting enmity case
Nation's harmony not so fragile: Delhi HC
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has granted interim protection from arrest to Nadeem Khan, a human rights activist and National Secretary of the Association for the Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), in a case involving charges of promoting enmity and criminal conspiracy. The case was registered following a viral video alleged to incite public discord.
Justice Jasmeet Singh, presiding over the matter, ordered that Khan not be arrested until Friday, provided he joins the investigation and cooperates fully. Additionally, Khan is barred from leaving Delhi without the investigating officer's permission.
The FIR, based on a video titled Records of Hindustan in Modi Sarkar, posted on a YouTube channel on November 21, accuses Khan of inciting violence through content referencing incidents and protests such as the Shaheen Bagh protests and Delhi riots. The video allegedly portrays a particular community as victims.
During the hearing, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Khan, argued that the FIR lacked foundational facts to support the allegations and described the charges as conjectural. The Delhi Police, however, claimed sufficient evidence existed to establish a cognizable offence.
Justice Singh remarked that the harmony of the nation is robust and cannot be disrupted by one exhibition or similar activities, urging the authorities to place greater faith in the intelligence of common citizens.
The matter is scheduled for further hearing on Friday, with the Delhi Police required to present all material collected during the investigation.
Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, along with a team of lawyers, appeared for Khan. Standing counsel Sanjay Lao represented the Delhi Police.
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Cristiano Ronaldo scores his 100th Saudi Pro League goal
Riyadh (AP): Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th Saudi Pro League goal as Al-Nassr beat Al-Shabab 4-2 to move five points clear at the top of the table.
The 41-year-old forward converted a Sadio Mané cross at the near post with 15 minutes remaining to record the 971st goal of his career on Thursday. It was also his 26th league goal of the season.
“Ronaldo is always dangerous going forward and we saw that again today,” Al-Nassr coach Jorge Jesus said.
João Félix, signed from Chelsea in July, scored three goals for the league leaders.
The win took Al-Nassr to 82 points from 32 games, five ahead of Al-Hilal, which has three matches, one more than Nassr, left to play. Al-Hilal meets Al-Kholood on Friday and faces Nassr on Tuesday in what could be a title decider against its Riyadh rival.
“Now we have a derby match against our rival, which is a difficult encounter,” Jesus said.
“We are fully aware of its importance, and we are dealing with it with complete focus as we know that small details could decide the result.”
Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, has yet to secure a major trophy in Saudi Arabia since signing with Al-Nassr in December 2022.
