TODAY -
Supreme Court orders release of activist held over Facebook posts
Write Comment
E-Mail To a Friend
Facebook
Twitter 
Print Supreme Court orders release of Manipur activist held over Facebook posts
The Supreme Court on July 19 directed the release of Manipur-based activist Erendro Leichombam, who was detained under the National Security Act for his social media posts allegedly on the efficacy of cow dung and urine as cures for Covid-19 in the context of the death of a BJP leader due to the virus.
A Bench of Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah, remarking that the activist could not be detained in jail even for one night, ordered his release by 5 p.m. on July 19. The court said his continued detention would be a violation of his fundamental right to life and due process of law.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the government would file a response in the case but did not pose any objections otherwise.
Advocate Shadan Farasat, for Leichombam’s father L. Raghumani Singh, said the government was increasingly using preventive detention provisions in cases in which even ordinary penal sections do not apply.
Farasat submitted that the Facebook posts were criticism against the advocacy of cow dung and urine as a cure. He said stringent NSA provisions had been slapped against the activist to chill his free speech.
The lawyer submitted that his client’s son had spent days in custody pursuant to criminal cases initiated against him followed by a spell in preventive detention after grant of bail. The petition has sought the quashing of a May 17 detention order and the grounds of detention issued by District Magistrate, Imphal West District.
The petition by the father contended that the detention was in violation of an April 30 order of the Supreme Court that had barred authorities from taking legal action or muzzling voices critical of the government’s COVID management.
Please note that under 66A of the IT Act, sending offensive or menacing messages through electronic communication service and sending false messages to cheat, mislead or deceive people or to cause annoyance to them is punishable. It is obligatory on kemmannu.com to provide the IP address and other details of senders of such comments, to the authority concerned upon request. Hence, sending offensive comments using kemmannu.com will be purely at your own risk, and in no way will Kemmannu.com be held responsible.
Similarly, Kemmannu.com reserves the right to edit / block / delete the messages without notice any content received from readers.
RELATED
The Annual General Meeting of Parent–Teachers Association was conducted on 4th May, 2024. The programme was arrangrd at the Main Auditorium of the college. Prior to the stage programme the parents were welcomed at the Reception counter and therby served with refreshments at the College Food-Court. A
ಹೊಸಬೆಳಕು ಸೇವಾ ಟ್ರಸ್ಟ್ ( ರಿ ) ಗೆ ಉಡುಪಿ ವಿಶ್ವನಾಥ ಶೆಣೈ 1 ಲಕ್ಷ ರೊಪಾಯಿ ದೇಣಿಗೆ
“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” UAE THROWBALL Group had showcased the Third Edition with beautiful tapestry of great moments, all thanks to their vision and effort.
2 BHK Flat for sale on the 6th floor of Eden Heritage, Santhekatte, Kallianpur, Udupi
Obituary: Emilian Bridget D’Souza (80), Gudiyam, Kemmannu
Agricultural Land at Alevoor and Malpe (UDUPI) for Sale - Contact Direct to 9008199430.
Final Journey of Judith Lewis (91 years) | LIVE From Kallianpur
Rozaricho Gaanch April, 2024 - Ester issue
Final Journey Of Theresa D’Souza (79 years) | LIVE From Kemmannu | Udupi |
Invest Smart and Earn Big!
Creating a World of Peaceful Stay!
For the Future Perfect Life that you Deserve! Contact : Rohan Corporation, Mangalore.
Final Journey Of Joe Victor Lewis (46 years) | LIVE From Kemmannu | Organ Donor | Udupi |
Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur, Udupi - Parish Bulletin - Feb 2024 Issue
Way Of Cross on Good Friday 2024 | Live From | St. Theresa’s Church, Kemmannu, Udupi | LIVE
Good Friday 2024 | St. Theresa’s Church, Kemmannu | LIVE | Udupi
Maundy Thursday 2024 | LIVE From St. Theresa’s Church, Kemmannu | Udupi |
Kemmennu for sale 1 BHK 628 sqft, Air Conditioned flat
Symphony98 Releases Soul-Stirring Rendition of Lenten Hymn "Khursa Thain"
Palm Sunday 2024 at St. Theresa’s Church, Kemmannu | LIVE
Final Journey of Patrick Oliveira (83 years) || LIVE From Kemmannu
Carmel School Science Exhibition Day || Kmmannu Channel
Final Journey of Prakash Crasta | LIVE From Kemmannu || Kemmannu Channel
ಪ್ರಗತಿ ಮಹಿಳಾ ಮಹಾ ಸಂಘ | ಸ್ತ್ರೀಯಾಂಚ್ಯಾ ದಿಸಾಚೊ ಸಂಭ್ರಮ್ 2024 || ಸಾಸ್ತಾನ್ ಘಟಕ್
Valentine’s Day Special❤️||Multi-lingual Covers || Symphony98 From Kemmannu
Rozaricho Gaanch December 2023 issue, Mount Rosary Church Santhekatte Kallianpur, Udupi
An Ernest Appeal From Milagres Cathedral, Kallianpur, Diocese of Udupi
Diocese of Udupi - Uzvd Decennial Special Issue
Final Journey Of Canute Pinto (52 years) | LIVE From Mount Rosary Church | Kallianpura | Udupi
Earth Angels Anniversary | Comedy Show 2024 | Live From St. Theresa’s Church | Kemmannu | Udupi
Kemmannu Cricket Match 2024 | LIVE from Kemmannu
Naturya - Taste of Namma Udupi - Order NOW
New Management takes over Bannur Mutton, Santhekatte, Kallianpur. Visit us and feel the difference.
Focus Studio, Near Hotel Kidiyoor, Udupi
Earth Angels - Kemmannu Since 2023
Kemmannu Channel - Ktv Live Stream - To Book - Contact Here
Click here for Kemmannu Knn Facebook Link
Sponsored Albums
Exclusive
An Open ground ‘Way of the Cross’ observed in St. Theres’s Church, Kammannu. [Live-Streamed]
Udupi Bishop Most Rev. Gerald Issac Lobo Celebrates Palm Sunday at Kemmannu Church
The architect of various Churches, Schools, Hospitals and Colleges….. Msgr Denis Jerome D Souza.
Konknani Writers’ Association Literary Award Conferred on Dr. Gerald Pinto
Celebrating Love Across Languages: A Valentine’s Day Special
Udupi: Kemmannu.com Journo Richard D’Souza Felicitated by Paryaya Sri, Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Swamiji.
Let the unity of senior players be an example to the youth - Gautham Shetty - Alfred Crasto Felicitation - Match Livestream.
Bali, Indonesia: Royal Singaraja Award to Mangalorean NRI Philanthropist Dr. Frank Fernandes. [Video]
MTC - Milagres towards Community – An Outreach program on 14th December, 2023
