AMU student moves Allahabad High Court against FIR over alleged objectionable speech
Prayagraj: A student of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has approached the Allahabad High Court challenging an FIR filed against him for alleged rioting, wrongful restraint, and misconduct during protests demanding the restoration of students' union elections.
The petitioner, Misbah Qaiser, a B.Arch student, has been accused of delivering an objectionable speech against the university administration, allegedly provoking students to block the Vice Chancellor’s vehicle and attempt damage. The FIR further claims that there was an intention to carry out a deadly attack.
In his criminal writ petition, Qaiser contends that around 100-125 students had gathered to raise concerns about attendance and upcoming exams, denying any unlawful demands or incitement. His legal counsel, Advocates Ali Bin Saif and Kaif Hasan, argued that the FIR is an attempt to suppress students’ voices.
“The university has not only suspended the petitioner and other named students but has also filed an FIR against them, making it a clear abuse of the legal process,” the plea states.
Following the alleged incident, the university has suspended Qaiser, barred him from entering the campus, and ordered him to vacate his hostel.
The High Court is set to hear the matter on February 11.
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“Mistake owing to communication gap,” MLA Yatnal clarifies over alleged derogatory speech on Prophet
Vijayapura: Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal has denied making any derogatory statement about Prophet Muhammad, clarifying that there was a misstatement during his speech at a Ram Navami event in Hubballi. "I did not speak about Prophet Muhammad. I meant to refer to Muhammad Ali Jinnah, but there was a mistake in the speed of speech," he said addressing reporters on Monday.
He alleged that members of the Congress, frustrated by their hooliganism and failure to collect their hafta (extortion) in Vijayapura are using the Prophet as an excuse to speak against me. “There is no culture of denigrating another religion in Hinduism. Our gurus and elders have not taught us that,” he said.
Responding to another controversy involving an audio clip in which he was allegedly threatened, Yatnal said the police are investigating the matter and that those behind it will soon be exposed. “No one can finish me. The Hindus of Karnataka are with me. If someone tries to finish me, the whole state will rise in protest,” he warned.
