SC issues notice to Centre on PILs on BBC documentary on 2002 Gujarat riots
New Delhi (PTI): The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the central government on pleas challenging its decision to block a BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots.
A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna and Justice M M Sundresh issued notices to the government and others on the pleas filed by veteran journalist N Ram, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra and activist lawyer Prashant Bhushan.
It also issued a notice on the plea filed by lawyer M L Sharma.
The apex court also directed the Centre to produce original records relating to take down order.
"We are issuing notices. Counter affidavit be filed within three weeks. Rejoinder within two weeks after that," the bench said.
The matter is listed for next hearing in April.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to address multiple campaign rallies in Karnataka on 28, 29 April
Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to undertake a visit to the state on the 28th and 29th of April, announced BJP Election Management Committee State Coordinator and State General Secretary V. Sunil Kumar.
During his visit, the Prime Minister will engage with the public through a series of campaign meetings at various locations. On the 28th, Modi will begin with a public address at 10 am in Belagavi, followed by rallies at 12 noon in Sirsi, 2 pm in Davangere, and 4 pm in Bellary.
Continuing his engagement, Modi is slated to convene a meeting in Bagalkot on the 29th of April at 11 am.
