Bombay High Court Questions Externment for Anti-Government Slogans

The Bombay High Court questioned the legality of externment orders issued for citizens protesting and raising anti-government slogans. The court stated that citizens cannot be made 'slaves of the government' by being externed over protests.

2 Jul, 18:01 — 3 Jul, 04:18

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Why this matters

This ruling is significant as it reinforces the fundamental right to protest in a democracy and sets a precedent against the arbitrary use of externment orders to suppress dissent. It underscores the judiciary's role in protecting civil liberties against potential executive overreach.

Key entitiesBombay High Court Saeed Ahmad Abdul Wahid Chaudhary

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What sources agree on

The Bombay High Court quashed an externment order against a citizen
The externment was related to participation in protests
The court stated that citizens cannot be made "slaves of the government" for protesting

Key claims2 agreed · 1 unverified

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The Bombay High Court quashed an externment order

agreed·hindustan-timesindian-expressTimes of India

The court observed the action taken against Saeed Ahmad Abdul Wahid Chaudhary was 'malafide'

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The court stated that citizens cannot be made 'slaves' by slapping cases for protesting

agreed·hindustan-timesindian-express

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The specific individual against whom the externment order was issued (Saeed Ahmad Abdul Wahid Chaudhary of SDPI)

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Missingindian-expressTimes of India

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual60d ago

'Can't citizens raise slogans?' HC quashes externment order for staging protests

By SWATI DESHPANDE

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual60d ago

How can ‘BJP, Amit Shah murdabad’ slogans be grounds for externment, Bombay HC asks

Justice Jamdar said that the petitioner could simply switch political sides to get the FIRs against him wiped clean through the government's “washing machine”.

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indian-expressMostly Factual60d ago

Why can’t citizens protest Govt decisions… being made slaves by slapping cases: Bombay High Court

By Omkar Gokhale

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First report: Times of India · 2 Jul, 18:01|Full coverage: 3 · 10h|Window: 10h

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Times of India2 Jul, 18:01First to report

'Can't citizens raise slogans?' HC quashes externment order for staging protests

indian-express2 Jul, 18:09

Why can’t citizens protest Govt decisions… being made slaves by slapping cases: Bombay High Court

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hindustan-times3 Jul, 04:18Latest update

How can ‘BJP, Amit Shah murdabad’ slogans be grounds for externment, Bombay HC asks

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Initial Ruling ReportsJuly 2 evening

Multiple outlets reported the Bombay High Court's decision to quash an externment order, highlighting the court's strong remarks on citizens' right to protest.

Detailed ReportingJuly 3 morning

Hindustan Times provided additional detail, including the name of the individual involved and the court's observation that the action was 'malafide'.

Bombay High Court Questions Externment for Anti-Government Slogans

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'Can't citizens raise slogans?' HC quashes externment order for staging protests

How can ‘BJP, Amit Shah murdabad’ slogans be grounds for externment, Bombay HC asks

Why can’t citizens protest Govt decisions… being made slaves by slapping cases: Bombay High Court

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'Can't citizens raise slogans?' HC quashes externment order for staging protests

Why can’t citizens protest Govt decisions… being made slaves by slapping cases: Bombay High Court

How can ‘BJP, Amit Shah murdabad’ slogans be grounds for externment, Bombay HC asks

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