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Telling truth is patriotism, not treason: Rahul Gandhi on SC order putting
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New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): Welcoming the Supreme Court's decision of putting the sedition law on hold, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that telling the truth was 'patriotism, not treason'.
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If taking away mosques, Lal Quila help resolve country's issues, let them:
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Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 11 (ANI): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said if "taking away" mosques, the Lal Quila (Red Fort) or the Qutub Minar could help resolve such as unemployment, price rise,
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'Provision was abused to stifle free speech': Former A-G Mukul Rohatgi on
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New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Former Attorney General of India Mukul Rohatgi on Wednesday hailed Supreme Court's order on Sedition Law terming it 'bold and historical'.
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SC decision on sedition law reflects mindset of Modi government: Sources
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New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday gave directions that the controversial sedition law will be on hold till the government reviews it and those in jail can approach courts for bail.
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After SC puts sedition law on hold, Law Minister Rijiju says 'Lakshman Rek
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New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Reacting to the Supreme Court's ruling to put the sedition law on hold, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said the Centre respects the court and its independence, adding that there is a "Lakshman Rekha" which needs to be respected by all organs
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Government's duty is to ensure laws are not misused, says MoS Baghel
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Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 11 (ANI): Following the Centre's decision to re-examine and reconsider the provisions of the sedition law, Union Minister of State for Law and Justice SP Singh Baghel on Wednesday said it is the duty of the government to ensure that laws are not misused.
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Ashwani Kumar welcomes SC's 'historic order' to put sedition law on hold
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New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Former Law Minister Ashwani Kumar on Wednesday welcomed the "historic order" of the Supreme Court to put the sedition law on hold, and urged the Centre and the States to refrain from registering any FIRs under it.
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SC keeps in abeyance sedition law till review; asks Centre, States not to
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New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): In a historic development, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered that Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code which criminalises the offence of sedition be kept in abeyance till the government's exercise of reviewing the law is complete.
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Ashwani Kumar expresses concern over attack on Punjab Police Intel HQ, ask
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New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): Former law minister Ashwani Kumar on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the explosion inside the Punjab Police's Intelligence office in Mohali and said it cannot be ignored.
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Can sedition cases be kept in abeyance till law is re-examined, SC asks Ce
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New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to inform it by Wednesday whether the registration of future sedition cases can be kept in abeyance till it completes the reconsideration process with respect to the sedition law.
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Sedition law absolutely unnecessary in free country, says Ashwani Kumar
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New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): Former Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar has said that sedition law in a free country seems "absolutely unnecessary" and supported its repeal or comprehensive revision by the central government.
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We don't believe in misusing laws, PM Modi in favour of protection of civi
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New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): With the aim to preserve the sovereignty and integrity of the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his clear and unequivocal views in favour of the protection of civil liberties, respect for human rights and giving meaning to constitutional freed
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