Don't investigate against Ajith Hanumakkanavar till Jan 16: HC
Defaming the Prophet
Bengaluru, Jan 7: The Karnataka High Court on Monday ordered not to investigate against TV anchor Ajith Hanumakkanavar who was facing a case for defaming the Prophet during a debate in a TV programme, till January 16.
After hearing the petition filed by Ajith Hanumakkanavar seeking cancellation of the case, the Bench headed by Justice PS Dinesh Kumar issued the order.
As the case was transferred from Mangaluru South police station to High Grounds police station of Bengaluru, the high court has asked the public prosecutor to inform the court on action taken by the High Grounds police and posted the case to Jan 16.
Alleging that Prof Bhagvan had insulted the Hindu ideal personalities, Ajith, during a debate, had insulted the Prophet by criticizing Him in foul language. Moreover, Ajith had intentionally insulted the Islam and Muslims beliefs. So, a legal action should be taken against him, according to the case filed in Mangaluru South police station.
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Lebanon appoints new representative for talks with Israel, rejects linkage to Iran
Beirut: Lebanon’s has moved to underline its independent position in ongoing regional developments, amid attempts to link the country to the broader conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
President Joseph Aoun, while announcing the appointment of former US ambassador Simon Karam as Lebanon’s representative in talks with Israel, made it clear that Karam would be the sole representative for Lebanon and that there would be no substitute.
The move comes in response to what the Lebanese officials see as efforts by Iran to tie Lebanon’s situation to the wider regional conflict. Iran had indicated that there would be no ceasefire involving the US, Israel and Iran unless it also included a ceasefire in Lebanon.
Some groups, including Hezbollah and its supporters, had expressed support for linking the situations, citing concerns that the Lebanese government has limited leverage in negotiations with Israel. Lebanon is not formally a party to the conflict, and its army is considered weak.
However, others, including Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, have opposed this approach. They view Iran’s stance as an attempt to influence Lebanon’s internal affairs and see it as undermining the country’s sovereignty.
Officials backing the government’s position say the move is aimed at reaffirming Lebanon’s sovereignty and ensuring that decisions about peace and ceasefire within the country are not dictated externally.
They also see it as a safeguard, so that any breakdown in talks between the US, Israel and Iran does not automatically lead to renewed conflict in Lebanon.
