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Actor-politician G Krishnakumar, family face kidnapping and extortion allegations
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Police here have registered a kidnapping and extortion case against actor-politician G Krishnakumar and his family based on a complaint filed by a staff member at his daughter Diya's firm. Simultaneously, the police registered an embezzlement case against the staff member. Krishnakumar and Diya filed this complaint, accusing the employee of financial misconduct. "We have registered both cases," stated an officer from the Museum police station, where authorities filed the First Information Reports (FIRs). He added, "We are currently reviewing all evidence submitted with the complaints. Further action will follow this review." Meanwhile, Krishnakumar told a television channel that three female employees embezzled approximately 69 lakh from the firm while his pregnant daughter Diya was unable to oversee the business. He further claimed that when the embezzlement came to the fore and he threatened legal action, the three employees and their partners met with them and confessed to the crime.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Chhattisgarh HC junks plea for SIT, compensation & inquiry commission in Sukma violence against tribal Christians
Chhattisgarh HC RAIPUR: The Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by 20 petitioners, primarily from the Tribal Christian community, who alleged communal violence, displacement, and destruction of property in villages across Sukma district. The petitioners sought various reliefs, including compensation, the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT), and a Commission of Inquiry. A division bench of Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Bibhu Datta Guru ruled that the reliefs sought, such as compensation and the constitution of an SIT or Inquiry Commission under the Act, 1952, could not be directed in a petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India. The petitioners claimed they were subjected to targeted communal violence, including assaults, displacement, destruction of homes and property, sacrilege of religious materials, and threats to life and liberty for practising Christianity. They alleged that despite repeated oral and written complaints, police and administrative authorities failed to register First Information Reports (FIRs), provide protection, conduct fair investigations, or rehabilitate victims. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Some officials reportedly refused to acknowledge complaints or rebuked the petitioners for their faith. Sanbha Rumnong and Samuel David, counsels for the petitioners, presented the case. R S Marhas, Additional Advocate General, appearing for the state, submitted that an FIR was already registered for one of the incidents reported by some petitioners, and the matter was under investigation. The Additional Advocate General argued that the petition, seeking multiple reliefs, was not maintainable under Article 226 for demands such as compensation or the formation of an SIT or Inquiry Commission. He added that if the petitioners' grievance was specifically about the non-registration of an FIR concerning an incident on April 24, 2025, they should pursue remedies available under law, such as filing an application under Section 156 (3) CrPC before the concerned court. He cited the Allahabad High Court's decision in Waseem Haider vs. State of UP (2020), which dismissed a similar petition. The court, after hearing arguments at length, found no grounds to interfere with the petition and dismissed it, granting the petitioners liberty to approach appropriate forums for redressal of their grievances. Consequently, all pending interlocutory applications were disposed of.
Indian Express
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
SC refuses to relax bail conditions imposed on Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad
The Supreme Court Wednesday refused to relax the conditions it had imposed while granting bail to Ashoka University Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad over social media posts on Operation Sindoor. The bench of Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta told Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal that he can highlight the request when it hears the matter next. It also stated that the interim protection from arrest granted to Mahmudabad will continue till further orders. On the bail condition restraining Mahmudabad from writing social media posts on issues pertaining to the cases, Sibal said that it need not be mentioned. 'These are mature people, he is an Oxford graduate,' the counsel said. However, the court said he should wait for some more time and remind the matter on the next date of hearing. On being informed that the Haryana Police, in pursuance of the court's direction, had formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) comprising three IPS officers to investigate the matter, Justice Kant sought to know if the team had examined the contents of the posts. The bench told the counsel appearing for the state to produce the report once the investigation is complete. Sibal, however, expressed the apprehension that the police may start investigating other things too. The court then directed that the SIT investigation shall be confined to the contents of the two First Information Reports (FIRs) which are the subject matter of the petition, and the report shall first be produced before it. The court also asked the Haryana state counsel whether the state had yet responded to the Human Rights Commission which had taken cognizance of the arrest. 'We read that the Human Rights Commission has probably taken cognizance of the manner in which FIR was registered. Have you responded?,' Justice Kant asked, and told the counsel, 'You tell us about that also.' Mahmudabad was arrested on May 18 following two FIRs over his social media posts on Operation Sindoor which allegedly disparaged women officers in the Indian armed forces. On May 21, the top court granted him interim bail but declined to stay the investigation in connection with the FIRs. The court said his remarks amounted to 'dog whistling'.
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Don't go left or right': SC tells SIT to confine probe against Mahmudabad to 2 FIRs
The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) set up on its orders should confine its probe against Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad to the contents of the two First Information Reports (FIRs) registered over his Facebook posts on 'Operation Sindoor'. The SIT cannot investigate matters 'beyond the scope' of the two FIRs already registered against Mahmudabad, who heads the political science department at the Sonepat-based private university, a bench of justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta said. 'We direct that the investigation of SIT shall be confined to the contents of the two FIRs subject matter of these proceedings,' the bench said. The court also said the SIT must show its report to the top court before submitting it to the jurisdictional court on completion of the investigation. The court issued the directions on Wednesday after senior advocate Kapil Sibal, who appeared for Mahmudabad, expressed apprehensions that the SIT may go beyond the FIRs and told the bench that the SIT had asked Mahmudabad to submit his electronic devices. The bench said the SIT should not need Mahmudabad's phone and other electronic devices since the two FIRs were already on record. 'What is the need for devices? Do not try to expand the scope of the investigation. SIT is free to form its opinion, but do not go left or right,' the court said. The bench, however, declined to modify the bail conditions imposed on Mahmudabad, including the portion that restricts the professor from making public comments on the subject matter of the FIRs. The court said it had no intention to curb Mahmudabad's right to speech and expression and that it only prevented him from making further comments on the India-Pakistan conflict to prevent a 'media trial' in the case. 'See, he can write and speak. No reservations. But only not with regard to the subject matter of investigation,' the court told Sibal, adding that the condition was only a temporary 'cooling-off' measure. The court also took note of the National Human Rights Commission taking cognisance of the registration of the FIRs, directing the Haryana government to clarify its stance. The top court said it will hear the case next in July this year, and Mahmudabad will continue to be on interim bail. The apex court granted interim bail to Mahmudabad on May 21 following his arrest by Haryana Police on May 18 over his two Facebook posts. At the time, the court also directed Haryana to set up an SIT to probe the case. Mahmudabad was arrested following two complaints, including one by the Haryana State Commission for Women. The complaints, most people admit, seem to be a complete misreading of his post, which does not say anything critical about Operation Sindoor or the two women military officers who, on several occasions, briefed the media on it.
Business Recorder
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
FIRs to be filed, passports to be cancelled of deported Pakistanis: Interior Ministry
The government will now register First Information Reports (FIRs) and also cancel passports of deported Pakistanis, according to a statement from the Interior Ministry on Saturday. The decision was made in a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi. 'It was decided during the meeting that FIRs would be registered against deported individuals and their passports would also be canceled,' it said. 4,000 beggars deported from Saudi Arabia in 3 years According to the statement, the government will also place the deportees on the Passport Control List for five years. Naqvi further ordered to form a committee under the leadership of the Interior Secretary to further strengthen and improve passport rules and regulations. The minister stated that deportees were causing embarrassment for Pakistan at International level, thus 'no leniency will be shown to them in the future', the statement said.
