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SC asks Centre to respond on PIL demanding state-wise minority determination

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SC asks Centre to respond on PIL demanding state-wise minority determination

The Supreme Court on Friday gave the Centre a month to respond to a petition for classifying religious minorities based on their population in each state and transferred to itself similar petitions pending before three high courts.

In August 2020, the court issued a notice to the centre on the petition filed by Delhi BJP leader and lawyer Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, but the centre did not respond. Attorney-General Tushar Mehta appeared at the centre on Friday and asked for a response within a week.

“Can you do it in a week because so far you haven’t done it,” said a group of judges Sanjay Kishan Kaul and MM Sundresh. However, it extended the time and said: “As a last chance, four weeks are given to submit a response.”

Upadhyay, in his petition, questions the validity of Section 2(f) of the National Commission on Minority Education Institutions (NCMEI) Act of 2004, which gives the center unfettered power to limit minority benefits to five religious communities , namely Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Parsis.

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The petition asks the center to be told to develop guidelines for minority community identification at the state level “to ensure that only religious and linguistic groups that are not socially, economically, politically dominant and numerically disadvantaged can be established and managed The educational institution of their choice.”

The petition has named three union ministries – Home Office, Law and Justice and Minority Affairs – as parties to the petition. The court agreed to hear the case in seven weeks.

In addition, the court has also heard the transfer application filed by Upadhyay for the transfer of the pending petition in the Delhi, Gauhati and Meghalaya High Courts on the issue. Senior defence lawyer CS Vaidyanathan, who appeared for Upadhyay, told the court that the petitioners of the three pending petitions did not object to the assignment. Upadhyay filed a pending petition in the Delhi High Court.

“Because the High Court is hearing the same issue, a notice has been issued. There is no objection. The transfer application is allowed accordingly.”

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According to Upadhyay’s petition, Hindus accounted for only 1% in Ladakh, 2.75% in Mizoram, 2.77% in Lakshawep, 4% in Jammu and Kashmir, and 8.74% in Nagaland. Jalaya State accounts for 11.52%, Arunachal Pradesh accounts for 29%, Punjab State accounts for 38.49%, and Manipur State accounts for 41.29%.

He believes that the benefits that ethnic minorities can use to establish and operate institutions are abused by the majority community.

“The Centre’s classification of religious minorities at a pan-Indian level not only creates a wave of inequality between countries, but also encourages those who do not belong to the minority religion to convert for social, political and economic gain. ,” the petition said.

Complete News Source : Hindustan Times

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Korean soloist IU sues ex-classmate and 180 others over online harassment, deepfakes, and slander

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Korean soloist IU sues ex-classmate and 180 others over online harassment, deepfakes, and slander

IU’s agency, EDAM, reports ongoing court proceedings and additional charges as they address severe online threats against her.

Korean singer-songwriter IU, also known as Lee Ji Eun, has taken decisive legal action against over 180 individuals involved in cyberbullying. These legal proceedings, initiated in 2023, are ongoing, with some cases already reaching the formal court hearing stage, according to the recent update from the agency.

The accusations against these individuals range from severe harassment, including threats and defamation, to the creation and distribution of harmful deepfake content. IU’s agency has cited the gravity of these offenses, which they believe meet the criteria for criminal charges

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IU files legal lawsuit against 180 individuals over cyber bullying

K-pop idols and celebrities frequently face online harassment, often seen as the darker side of fandom culture. In some cases, cyberstalking escalates to the point where idols are subjected to physical threats. On November 11 (KST), EDAM issued a statement announcing they had filed complaints citing severe harassment cases.

“Our agency, in collaboration with a law firm, has filed complaints targeting those who have engaged in criminal acts, including threats, defamation, malicious false accusations of plagiarism, death threats, privacy violations, sexual harassment, distribution of obscene content, creation and distribution of illegal deepfake materials and other illegal activities,” EDAM ent said in an official statement according to the Korea Times.

IU sues ex-classmate for cyber bullying

According to insiders, in addition to the 180 lawsuits already filed, more charges are lined up. One individual accused in the case also involves the singer’s former classmate. “Among them, there is one individual who is presumed to be a middle school classmate of IU. Despite the ongoing case, it has been found that they continue to harass IU. So, we are responding,” EDAM said.

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The case which grabbed a lot of limelight back in 2023 resulted in a major controversy and has so far resulted in six fines, three cases with mandatory education, and one case with probation, according to the agency. Among these cases are accusations from April and May last year, where the singer was targeted with baseless claims of plagiarism.

EDAM also highlighted a particular case where IU faced serious online harassment, including false rumors, sexual harassment, and death threats. Prosecutors have requested a fine of 3 million won (about $2,240) for the person involved. The individual is reportedly appealing the sentence, with a formal trial yet to take place.

EDAM revealed that it has collaborated with “relevant” sources to track individuals using foreign IP addresses or living abroad in attempts to avoid legal trouble. In one case, a suspect accused IU of espionage, claiming she was a spy. However, progress has been delayed as the suspect has continually refused to appear for questioning. This case has now been handed over to the prosecution for further investigation.

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