Stuge Posted November 20, 2012 Author Posted November 20, 2012 Law 66A has become dangerous than a nuclear bomb .:fear:
Trichromatic Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 Kela Republic : Girls arrested for Facebook post criticizing Thackeray While the rest of the nation may be outraged over the arrest of two girls over their Facebook posts on the day of Bal ThackerayÃÔ demise, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has justified the police action saying that the law had taken its course. ŵhe law has taken its course the Facebook post was about a great leader of Maharashtra, Raut was quoted as saying by CNN-IBN. The Shiv Sena MP while justifying the arrest of the 21-year-old and her friend in Palghar in Thane district, said the party activists had a right to react to her Facebook post. The defiant Sena leader said that if Shahin and Renu had the right of expression, the Shiv Sainiks too had the right to retaliate. http://www.firstpost.com/india/sainiks-had-a-right-to-retaliate-sena-mp-on-thackeray-fb-post-529178.html :hmmm:
1983-2011 Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 Why is Shiv Sainik fundamentalist Bhushan Sankhe roaming free There was furore across social networking sites and the electronic media yesterday after it emerged that two young Palghar based women had been thrust into a police lock-up after one of them posted a status update on Facebook criticising the shutdown in Mumbai in the wake of Bal ThackerayÃÔ death. While one of the arrested women, 21-year-old Shaheen Farookh Dhada, had posted the update, the other, Rini Srinivasan, had merely ÃÃiked it. Crime: Ransacking Dhada Hospital which is owned by the uncle of the girl who posted the comment, even going to the inhuman extent of cutting off the saline drips of patients. Before the arrests, angry Shiv Sainiks stormed into a hospital owned by ShaheenÃÔ uncle Dr Abdul Dhada, manhandled patients, disrupted their treatment, and damaged the hospital premises. Ironically, none of them have been arrested yet. One of the rioters has been identified as Bhushan Sankhe, city president for Shiv Sena in Palghar. He is yet to be arrested. Bhushan Sankhe: City president of Shiv Sena in Palghar It was later revealed that the infuriated Sainiks had rampaged the orthopaedic hospital as they were of the impression that it was run by ShaheenÃÔ father. Three patients were under treatment in the hospital when it was attacked. The attackers cut off their saline drips and broke glass panes in the hospital. They also tried to ransack a medical shop owned by the Dhada family. The ÃÄrimeü/B] Shaheen had updated her Facebook profile with a comment reading ñeople like Thackeray are born and die daily and one should not observe a bandh for that. Her friend Rini ÃÃiked the post. Ravaged: The hospital premises. The charges The two women were initially booked under Section 295A of the IPC for hurting the religious sentiment of others, and Section 66 of the Information Technology Act which allows arrest of a person who sends, by means of a computer or communication device, information that is grossly offensive or has menacing character. The charges were later changed and the women were charged afresh under Section 505(2) of the IPC, which books people for making, publishing, circulating statement on grounds of religion, caste or community, feelings of enmity, hatred or ill-will. After their arrest, the two women were kept in an adjoining room in the Palghar police station, instead of being taken to the women-only lock-up in Vasai. They were remanded in police custody for 14 days, but were later released on a bail of Rs 15,000 each. Losses Dr Dhada said, Ū have suffered losses of Rs 10 lakh. A state-of-the-art Operation Theatre (OT), which had imported equipment, was also damaged. I was with my family in Mahabaleshwar for the weekend when the incident took place. Speaking to MiD DAY, RiniÃÔ father, a retired technician who earlier worked for the Indian Navy, said, Ū was unaware of the arrest till very late. The issue has been blown out of proportion. Shaheen is a Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) graduate who obtained her degree from Dandekar College in Palghar last year. Rini obtained a BSc degree in Botany this year from the same college. At the court Soon after their arrest, the two women were produced before R G Borse, the Judicial Magistrate of Palghar court, who granted the duo release against a surety of Rs 15,000 each. The bail was granted after the defence counsel Sudhir Gupta argued that the charges were not applicable, as no religious sentiments had been hurt. He argued that the women were young and did not subscribe to any political ideology. He later told MiD DAY, Ūt is not mandatory for a cop to make an arrest in such sensitive issues. They should have first investigated the matter and then issued a notice to the party, before taking such an extreme step. Copspeak Senior police inspector Srikant Pingle of Palghar police station said, Ÿe have arrested the girls under Sections 505(2) of the IPC, which books people for making, publishing, circulating statement on grounds of religion, caste or community, feelings of enmity, hatred or ill- will. However, they were granted bail by the court. Scot-free? Though the police were prompt in arresting the two women, they are yet to arrest any of the Shiv Sainiks who stormed into the hospital and damaged it yesterday, endangering the wellbeing of patients receiving treatment there. A source revealed that the police have merely registered a case against some ÃÖnidentified persons, fearing that the arrest of Shiv Sena workers could spawn a violent backlash from other party loyalists who are grieving the death of their leader. The anonymous mob has been booked under Sections 141 (unlawful assembly), 147 (rioting), 336 (act endangering life or personal safety of others), 451 (house-trespass) 427 (mischief causing damage to the amount of fifty rupees) and other sections of the Criminal Law Amendment Act and the Maharashtra Medicare Service Persons and Medicare Service Institutions Act. PI Pingle confirmed that Dr Dhada has registered a case against 50 unknown persons for rioting. Ÿe are trying to identify the accused who ransacked the hospital and will arrest them soon, he said. In May 2012, the state government had directed the police to register non-bailable offences against those who assault doctors in government hospitals. RR PatilÃÔ response Home Minister RR Patil said, Ū have spoken to the IG and asked him to report to me with the case papers. I will be able to comment on it only after going through the papers. The Other Side Sankhe denied that he was part of the mob that ransacked the hospital, saying, Ū have not ransacked the hospital. I was present with 400 to 500 other supporters in the police station. I donÃÕ know who ransacked the hospital and who the police have booked. He explained, ŵhe girls had refused to apologise for the comment. We had called her asking her to apologise, but Shaheen asked us to do what we wanted. Ū was chatting with my supporters Pratik Gharat and Ashwin Gharat yesterday, when two other supporters Akash Patil and Siddhesh Gharat appeared there. They showed the comment posted on Facebook by Shaheen. Another girl Rini Srinivasan had also liked the comment. We were shocked to read the comment. So we decided to register the complaint, he added. Voices I am all for freedom of any kind of speech as long as it does not lead to any form of violence. Article 19 of the Constitution gives freedom of expression and speech to every citizen. The update was just a thought that was completely valid, which she shared. This is not wrong. Politicians from all political parties have spoken negatively about their rivals, and they are never held to account for things that they say. The girls were arrested for hurting religious sentiments, even though Shiv Sena is a political party and not a religion. We cannot say or do anything without the fear of being arrested. Meanwhile, people who indulge in violence are allowed to do so, without any fear of incarceration. Ashwin Mushran, actor It is unfortunate that the girls have been arrested and the police have taken this action. The article in the constitution that ensures Freedom of Expression can easily be cited to protect the comments made by the girl. The statement does not amount to hurting anybodyÃÔ religious sentiments. Amit Desai, senior counsel Going by what is being told to me, what the girl has written on her page does not constitute an offence. I find it amazing that the police, instead of planning strategies to maintain proper law and order in the city, were appealing to public to stay at home and not venture out. Instead of tackling more important issues, the police are wasting their time in such matters. Aspi Chinoy, senior counsel http://www.mid-day.com/news/2012/nov/201112-Mumbai-crime-Why-was-this-man-not-been-arrested-yet.htm
vvvslaxman Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 They have arrested couple of girls i heard for posting something against Bal thackeray on facebook. It was very harmless remark.
coffee_rules Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 Kela republic http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Facebook-post-on-Bal-Thackeray-Shiv-Sena-justifies-police-action-against-two-girls/articleshow/17297355.cms One girl comments on Facebook criticizing the Bandh after BST;s death. Another girl hits the 'Like' button. Both get arrested for hurting religious sentiments. Sainiks ransack girl's uncle's clinic in Thane. This is outrageous. MUMBA: Shiv Sena spokesman Sanjay Raut on Tuesday justified the police action against the two girls from Palghar for their Facebook post on Bal Thackeray's funeral. "Balasaheb's death has been a shock to the entire nation. Sainiks showed tremendous restrain in controlling their emotions," Raut said "The bandh was spontaneous and not forced by Sena. It was because of love and respect for Balasaheb. Shiv Sainiks were naturally upset at the misuse of the social media to post provocative comments," he added. And we laugh at people enraged by some obscure movie uploaded to youtube. Laanath hain!
beetle Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 chulu bhar paani mein doob marne ka man karta hai!:facepalm:
coffee_rules Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 How was their comment made public? Didn't they make their FB pages private to friends only?
Late Cut Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 Whatever happened to freedom of speech? Oh wait, this is more fundamentalist bullsihit...no difference between haters of all race, religion and color. Should lock em all up in the same room and let them have at it.
Crookbond Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 SS chewtiyagiri again! You can retaliate you bigots but not by violence. Retaliate peacefully, buggers.
don_corleone840 Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 SS chewtiyagiri again! You can retaliate you bigots but not by violence. Retaliate peacefully' date=' buggers.[/quote'] need someone like dexter morgan to takecare of people like shivssainiks and modi:haha:
CG Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 Indian IT Act was drafted by clowns .many provisons are unconstitutional.
Crookbond Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 The girls have been granted bail, an enquiry has been initiated. The local cops may also be in trouble for their action [0]. SreenivasanJain: Both girls initially sent to judicial custody, then granted bail. SreenivasanJain: Maharashtra police HQ has ordered enquiry into girls' arrest. Says will look into merits of charges. SreenivasanJain: IG Konkan will head inquiry. Prima facie police HQ says no basis for arresting the girls. Say local cops jumped the gun. The chairman of Press Council of India - Justice Katju - and has written to the Chief Minister of the state of Mumbai (Maharashtra) to intervene and sort out this issue citing "freedom of speech" Article 19 (1)(a) of the Indian constitution [1]. [0] https://twitter.com/sreenivasanjain [1] http://ibnlive.in.com/news/katju-writes-to-maha-cm-on-arrest-of-girl-for-thackeray-fb-update/306295-3.html
Crookbond Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 How was their comment made public? Didn't they make their FB pages private to friends only? I can have a separate forum for Facebook privacy vitriol. The sh!t head Mark Zuckerberg thinks that people should "share more" and hence, FB has a lot of chewtiya privacy settings. Your post can appear on someone else's News Feed if not properly controlled. Before you know it, your post can be in the FACE of a few people. You know the best part? No action against the people who have vandalized the girl's uncle's clinic. Now, we have become the real Kela public.
vvvslaxman Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 Indian IT Act was drafted by clowns .many provisons are unconstitutional. +1
ganeshran Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 It is remarkable how little protest there has been by public figures against this blatant violation of our constitutional right to freedom of expression. 2) Right to freedom which includes speech and expression, assembly, association or union or cooperatives, movement, residence, and right to practice any profession or occupation (some of these rights are subject to security of the State, friendly relations with foreign countries, public order, decency or morality), right to life and liberty, right to education, protection in respect to conviction in offences and protection against arrest and detention in certain cases. We are indeed the mango people in a banana republic.
Raghav_12 Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 It is remarkable how little protest there has been by public figures against this blatant violation of our constitutional right to freedom of expression. We are indeed the mango people in a banana republic. Very true. There is little that has come from top public figures against this blatant injustice. IPC 66A has become another tool in hands of police for abuse of authority. I am also surprised, despite this outright abuse of law and backlash in the public, state hasn't taken any initiative to get this criminal case against innocent girls quashed.
Crookbond Posted November 20, 2012 Posted November 20, 2012 Facebook outrage: Shaheen Dhadha claims her account hacked http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/Mumbai/Facebook-outrage-Shaheen-Dhadha-claims-her-account-hacked/Article1-961970.aspx "After all that happened with me and my friend, I tried to deactivate my Facebook account on Monday night, but realised that it has already been hacked," Shaheen told IANS. "Somebody from California, US, has hacked my account and a fake account has been created on my name. I have registered a police complaint in this regard, mentioning that I will not be responsible for whatsoever is posted through the fake account," added an over-cautious Shaheen. :blink:
beetle Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 Because we are a selectively free country. Any one with a mob has more right to freedom .
Raghav_12 Posted November 21, 2012 Posted November 21, 2012 IG who was conducting enquiry in this case was supposed to submit his report by wednesday evening. Any idea if that has been submitted? would that report be made public?
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