Karnataka HC stays FIR against actor Upendra in caste abuse case
Bengaluru: The High Court has issued a stay on the caste abuse case that had been filed against actor and director Upendra.
The development followed a hearing of the petition submitted by Upendra, in which he sought the nullification of the First Information Report (FIR) lodged against him. Subsequently, the High Court ordered a stay on the caste abuse case that was filed against Upendra.
The incident that led to this legal proceeding involved Upendra's discussion of his political party, Uttama Prajakeeya Party, during a live session on Facebook. He remarked, "If there is a town, it inevitably will have Dalits."
This statement sparked offense within the Dalit community, triggering allegations of caste insensitivity. As a result, a police complaint was filed by an individual named Madhusudan, who demanded the registration of a case against Upendra under the Prevention of Atrocities Act. Consequently, a case pertaining to caste abuse was registered against Upendra at both CK Atchukattu Police Station and Halasur Gate Station.
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Waqf Bill anti-secular, will snatch rights of Muslims: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday described the Waqf (Amendment) Bill as “anti-secular”, claiming that it would snatch the rights of Muslims.
Banerjee, speaking in the assembly, also said the Centre did not consult with states over the matter.
“The bill is anti-federal and anti-secular; it is a deliberate attempt to malign a particular section. It will snatch the rights of Muslims... The Centre did not consult with us on the Waqf Bill,” she said.
The chief minister added that “if any religion was attacked”, she would wholeheartedly condemn it.
Opposition parties have stridently criticised the amendments proposed by the bill in the existing Waqf Act, alleging that they violate the religious rights of Muslims.
The ruling BJP has asserted that the amendments will bring transparency in the functioning of the Waqf boards and make them accountable.
A parliamentary committee has been constituted to scrutinise the contentious bill.
