Intervene in my case and provide me justice: Ashraf Salethur appeals Minister Khader
Mangaluru, Sept 12: Ashraf M Salethur, who was recently arrested over a Facebook post, has submitted a memorandum to Minister UT Khader seeking the latter’s help in getting him justice.
On social networking site Facebook, Ashraf had responded to a superstitious post regarding Kerala flood.
He said in the memorandum that though the post was not illegal, the police had taken action against him. They had filed a sue motto complaint and registered a criminal case under section 153, 505, and 507. The police then threatened not to tell the truth in the court.
"I have faced injustice. I was supposed to become a teacher in the future but unfairly became a criminal. I'm now mentally tired, and my prospect is dull. Intervene in my case and provide me justice," he said in a petition.
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Kantara mimicking case: HC extends interim relief given to actor Ranveer Singh till March 9
Bengaluru (PTI): The Karnataka High Court on Monday extended the interim relief given to Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh till March 9, in a case related to mimicking a character from the movie, 'Kantara Chapter-1', and allegedly mocking a deity.
The actor had approached the High Court seeking the quashing of the FIR against him for mimicking Rishab Shetty's role as 'Chavunda' deity in the movie.
While mimicking, Singh had called the deity a "ghost". The actor was asked to appear before the court in person on Monday.
Appearing on behalf of the actor, his counsel Sajjan Poovayya said Singh was stuck in London and was unable to reach Bengaluru due to the conflict in West Asia.
The complainant, who is a lawyer, alleged that his religious sentiments were hurt by calling the deity a ghost. On the directions of a local Court, the police registered a case against the actor.
The High Court on February 24 granted interim relief to the actor with directions to the police not to take any coercive steps against him.
