Prophet row: Relief for news anchor Navika Kumar, SC grants interim protection from arrest


PTI, Aug 8, 2022, 2:11 PM IST

The Supreme Court Monday granted interim protection from arrest to Navika Kumar in connection with FIRs lodged against her over controversial remarks made by former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma on Prophet Mohammad during a TV debate moderated by the news anchor. A bench of Justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli issued notices to the Centre, West Bengal government and others on Kumar’s plea seeking quashing of proceedings initiated against her.

Sharma’s remark on the Prophet during a TV debate had triggered protests across the country and drew sharp reactions from many Gulf countries. The BJP subsequently suspended her from the party.

Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.

Top News

World Malaria Day: WHO calls for equitable health access

WATCH: 5 runaway military horses cause mayhem in London

Hubballi: Congress leader Randeep Surjewala visits Neha’s house, assures justice to family

Rapido to offer free rides to senior citizens, differently-abled voters in B’luru, M’luru & Mysuru

Karnataka govt plans to constitute SIT to probe scams in city-based cooperative banks: Shivakumar

Campaigning for first phase of LS polls in Karnataka ends

“Modi & Shah are sellers and Ambani-Adani are buyers”: Kharge’s sharp attack on BJP-led Centre

Related Articles More

Can’t control elections or pass directions on basis of suspicion: SC tells EVM critics

Not shying away from dealing with stray dogs issue but will not allow scope to be expanded, says SC

Delhi: Man standing atop truck dies after his head hits metro station beam

Bullet train project completion date rests on award of all tenders, says Railways in RTI reply

What ‘nyay’ Cong can do, when its councillor’s daughter in K’taka doesn’t get justice: Thakur

MUST WATCH

Skin Rash, Causes, Signs and Symptoms

11 bullets found in python’s body!

K. Jayaprakash Hegde Sharing His Memories

Grafting Jack Anil

Heat Illness


Latest Additions

World Malaria Day: WHO calls for equitable health access

WATCH: 5 runaway military horses cause mayhem in London

FIR filed over BJP’s social media post allegedly promoting hatred and enmity: EC

Can’t control elections or pass directions on basis of suspicion: SC tells EVM critics

Amitabh Bachchan receives Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Puraskar

Thanks for visiting Udayavani

You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.