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Quaid Najmi

4 January 2025 at 3:26:24 pm

YouTuber challenges FIR, LoC in HC

Mumbai : The Bombay High Court issued notice to the state government on a petition filed by UK-based medico and YouTuber, Dr. Sangram Patil, seeking to quash a Mumbai Police FIR and revoking a Look Out Circular in a criminal case lodged against him, on Thursday.   Justice Ashwin D. Bhobe, who heard the matter with preliminary submissions from both sides, sought a response from the state government and posted the matter for Feb. 4.   Maharashtra Advocate-General Milind Sathe informed the court...

YouTuber challenges FIR, LoC in HC

Mumbai : The Bombay High Court issued notice to the state government on a petition filed by UK-based medico and YouTuber, Dr. Sangram Patil, seeking to quash a Mumbai Police FIR and revoking a Look Out Circular in a criminal case lodged against him, on Thursday.   Justice Ashwin D. Bhobe, who heard the matter with preliminary submissions from both sides, sought a response from the state government and posted the matter for Feb. 4.   Maharashtra Advocate-General Milind Sathe informed the court that the state would file its reply within a week in the matter.   Indian-origin Dr. Patil, hailing from Jalgaon, is facing a criminal case here for posting allegedly objectionable content involving Bharatiya Janata Party leaders on social media.   After his posts on a FB page, ‘Shehar Vikas Aghadi’, a Mumbai BJP media cell functionary lodged a criminal complaint following which the NM Joshi Marg Police registered a FIR (Dec. 18, 2025) and subsequently issued a LoC against Dr. Patil, restricting his travels.   The complainant Nikhil Bhamre filed the complaint in December 2025, contending that Dr. Patil on Dec. 14 posted offensive content intended to spread ‘disinformation and falsehoods’ about the BJP and its leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.   Among others, the police invoked BNSS Sec. 353(2) that attracts a 3-year jail term for publishing or circulating statements or rumours through electronic media with intent to promote enmity or hatred between communities.   Based on the FIR, Dr. Patil was detained and questioned for 15 hours when he arrived with his wife from London at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Jan. 10), and again prevented from returning to Manchester, UK on Jan. 19 in view of the ongoing investigations.   On Wednesday (Jan. 21) Dr. Patil recorded his statement before the Mumbai Police and now he has moved the high court. Besides seeking quashing of the FIR and the LoC, he has sought removal of his name from the database imposing restrictions on his international travels.   Through his Senior Advocate Sudeep Pasbola, the medico has sought interim relief in the form of a stay on further probe by Crime Branch-III and coercive action, restraint on filing any charge-sheet during the pendency of the petition and permission to go back to the UK.   Pasbola submitted to the court that Dr. Patil had voluntarily travelled from the UK to India and was unaware of the FIR when he landed here. Sathe argued that Patil had appeared in connection with other posts and was not fully cooperating with the investigators.

Atishi slams BJP for failing to deliver ₹2,500 aid, free LPG cylinders to Delhi women

Delhi LoP Atishi calls BJP’s poll promises a "jumla," as women protest with empty cylinders ahead of Holi


Atishi

New Delhi: Delhi Assembly Leader of Opposition Atishi on Wednesday criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for failing to fulfill key election promises made to Delhi's women, including a monthly ₹2,500 aid under the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana and free LPG cylinders.

Addressing the media, Atishi accused the BJP of misleading voters. "The ₹2,500 scheme turned out to be a 'jumla.' Women were promised free LPG cylinders during Holi, but with only two days left, they are still waiting. Across Delhi, women are protesting with empty cylinders against the BJP’s false promises," she said.

BJP's Unfulfilled Promises

In its Delhi Assembly election manifesto, the BJP pledged financial assistance of ₹2,500 per month for women and subsidized LPG cylinders at ₹500 for low-income households. Additionally, the party promised a free cylinder on Holi and Diwali.

Despite assurances, the BJP-led Delhi government, under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has yet to roll out the scheme. On March 8, speaking at an International Women’s Day event, CM Gupta reiterated her commitment to women's welfare, stating, "We will fulfill all promises and work to enhance women's security."

AAP Accuses BJP of Deflection

AAP leader Gopal Rai accused the BJP of indulging in a "blame game" to divert attention from its unfulfilled commitments. He criticized the BJP for selectively tabling CAG reports in the Assembly, alleging it was a tactic to evade accountability.

With growing protests and mounting criticism, the BJP faces increasing pressure to clarify its stance on the promised schemes ahead of the festive season.


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