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  Mumbai-based stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra is at the center of a heated controversy following his remarks allegedly targeting Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde . With political tensions rising, the Mumbai Police have rejected his appeal for a week's extension and are set to issue a second summons under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 35 . Mumbai Police Rejects Kamra’s Extension Request Kamra had earlier sought an extension of one week to appear before the Mumbai Police after receiving a summons. However, the authorities at Khar Police Station denied this request, maintaining that the case requires urgent attention. Second Summons to Be Issued Under BNS Section 35 A second summons is set to be issued, requiring Kamra to appear before the investigating officer . His legal team had submitted an appeal in person, but police officials remain firm on their decision. The Origins of the Controversy: Kamra’s 'Gaddar' Joke The controversy stems from ...

Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection to YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, Expresses Displeasure Over Remarks The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted interim protection from arrest to YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahabadia in connection with multiple FIRs filed against him across India for his controversial remarks made during a guest appearance on the show India's Got Latent . However, the court did not spare him from criticism, strongly condemning his comments and setting conditions for his protection. SC’s Interim Protection with Strict Conditions The Apex Court granted Allahabadia relief from arrest but emphasized that his protection is conditional upon full cooperation with the investigation . The Supreme Court also directed that: No further FIRs shall be registered against him based on the same episode. He must submit his passport to the police and cannot leave the country without the court’s permission. He must comply with the summons issued by the investigative a...

Nepal's Controversial Social Media Bill: A Step Towards Regulation or Censorship? The Nepalese government has introduced the "Social Media Bill" , aiming to regulate digital platforms , enforce user accountability , and curb misinformation . However, critics argue that the bill threatens freedom of speech and privacy , raising concerns about government overreach . Despite strong opposition from political leaders, social media users, and free speech advocates , Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung , tabled the bill in the National Assembly on Sunday, February 2025 . The bill proposes strict licensing rules, content restrictions, and hefty penalties for violating regulations. What Does the Social Media Bill Propose? 🔹 Mandatory Licensing for Social Media Platforms Companies operating social media platforms in Nepal must obtain a two-year license . The license must be renewed periodically , giving the government control over...

Supreme Court Issues Stay on Defamation Proceedings Against Shashi Tharoor On September 10, 2024, the Supreme Court of India stayed the defamation proceedings against Shashi Tharoor, a sitting Member of Parliament, while hearing his appeal in a Special Leave Petition (SLP) related to remarks made in 2018. The complaint was filed under Section 200 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), accusing Tharoor of defamation under Sections 499 and 500 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for statements he made referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Background of the Case The controversy stems from a speech made by Shashi Tharoor on October 28, 2018, where he quoted a metaphor that had previously appeared in an article published in The Caravan Magazine on March 1, 2012. Tharoor referenced the metaphor, allegedly made by an unnamed source in the RSS, describing Prime Minister Modi as a "scorpion sitting on a Shivling," a remark meant to illustrate the difficulty of managing Modi's l...