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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.

Lord Krishna: Ancient Wisdom, Timeless Teacher

Lord Krishna's birth is a reminder that divine intervention occurs to restore balance and justice in the world, particularly when evil prevails.

Krishna Janmashtami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. It is celebrated and observed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in Shravana Masa. This year it is observed on 15th August. On the preceding day of his birth, devotees fast and stay awake until midnight, the traditional hour of his birth. Then the image of Lord Krishna is bathed in water and milk, dressed in new clothes, placed in a small cradle decorated with leaves and flowers, and worshipped. Sweets are offered to the divine and then consumed as prasada (the god's leftovers, which carry his favour) by all the household members.


Significance of Krishna's birth

Restoration of dharma: His birth is a divine response to the decline of dharma and the rise of injustice and tyranny. It also signifies the triumph of righteousness over evil.


Guidance and wisdom: His teachings offer profound knowledge and wisdom on living a meaningful life, fulfilling one's duties, being detached from attachments, and thus achieving spiritual liberation.


Symbol of love and devotion: His mystical and mesmerising aura draws devotees towards his playfulness and teachings.


Relevance of his teachings in today's times: His teachings remain highly relevant to the current times because of the emphasis on duty, ethics, and personal growth. In a world that is often engulfed with stress, uncertainty, and dilemma, his insights offer great guidance on navigating life's complexities and finding inner peace.


Duty and action: Krishna emphasises performing one's duties without any attachment to the results. This phenomenon is incredibly relevant in the current time, where we are all in an 'in'-driven world, where stress is the sole outcome. He says that no one should run away from relationships, but developing a sense of detachment reduces the fear of failure and loss and builds excellence within. Maintaining healthy boundaries without hatred and indifference is very important. The core is to be in the world but not to be entangled in it.


Selflessness and Compassion: He highlights selfless service and compassion towards every creature. In a world characterised by self-interest, his teachings can be a powerful guide towards a more meaningful and fulfilled existence.


Mindfulness and presence: He emphasises living in the present moment, which is a tool to handle anxiety, depression, and fear. This enables us to cultivate inner peace, overcome fear, and make more conscious decisions.


Control of the mind: The mind can be our greatest and worst enemy. His teachings say that by learning to manage emotions, we can achieve peace, personal growth, and resilience.


Embracing change: He talked about the impermanence of life and the inevitability of challenges. Once we understand this truth, our approach towards life will change, which helps us to adapt to new situations and challenges with greater ease and acceptance.


Faith in a higher plan: When efforts don't give immediate results, we lose hope. He tells us to surrender our ego and have faith in divine timing. This is the secret to peace, dignity, liberation, and a blissful life.


Importance of wisdom and knowledge: He stresses the importance of seeking wisdom and knowledge. A deeper understanding of oneself and the world can lead to better decision-making and a structured life.


Finding purpose and direction: His teachings offer guidance on finding purpose in life, which is a need in today's modern world. It helps to get a clear direction and to set higher goals towards fulfilment. His emphasis on one's unique path instead of imitating others fosters authenticity and personal growth. Krishna is not just a figure of ancient times. He is a timeless guide. His life is filled with love, playfulness, sacrifices, wisdom, and knowledge that teach everyone to live with dignity and grace. His message of duty, devotion, and inner joy resonates with today's time and continues to inspire hearts across the world. In the end. Krishna is not just someone we worship. He is someone we awaken within Happy Krishna Janmashtami to everyone. May Lord Krishna bless all of us. May his teachings help us create a balanced, blissful life. Hare Krishna!

 

(The writer is a tutor based in Thane. Views personal.)

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