The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea seeking directions to the authorities to act and arrest former BJP Spokesperson Nupur Sharma for her alleged hate statement against Prophet Mohammad and hurting sentiments of the Muslim community.
The top court gave her the liberty to approach the Delhi High Court for quashing of the FIRs, and also declined to entertain a plea moved by the West Bengal government for a court-monitored SIT probe.
Twenty-four-year-old electricity mechanic from Kudawla Shekha in Northern Pakistan, Rizwan Ashraf, was handed over to the police of Hindmal Kot police station in the Sriganganagar district.
A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and J.B. Pardiwala said: "Meanwhile, as an interim measure it is directed that no coercive shall be taken against Nupur Sharma pursuant to the impugned FIRs."
On his mother's complaint, Salman Chishti was arrested by the Dargah police station on charges of breach of peace.
The Nupur Sharma trial will be closely watched all over the world. Asaduddin Owaisi says that she’s destined for higher things, that anyone who insults Muslims is rewarded by the powers that be.
Salim said that it was highly disappointing that Nupur had not been arrested even after a month of her remarks on a TV channel. This, he said, has spoiled the image of India abroad.
In a quick retort to Mishra, BJP deputy leader Bishnu Sethi said the Congress government in Rajasthan has not resigned following murder of a tailor in Udaipur.
Sharma had moved the top court seeking transfer of several FIRs, registered against her in many states for alleged remarks to Delhi for investigation. Sharma contended she is constantly facing life threats from unsocial elements despite withdrawing her comments.
Curfew imposed as tension erupts after Tailor's beheaded, two accused arrested in Udaipur over alleged social media post on Nupur Sharma.
