The Supreme Court docket on Friday directed that every one FIRs towards expelled BJP chief Naveen Kumar Jindal lodged throughout the nation in connection along with his alleged derogatory remarks towards Prophet Muhammad be transferred to Delhi Police.
A bench of Justices MR Shah and MM Sundresh additionally prolonged interim safety to Jindal until the probe is concluded by Delhi police.
The highest courtroom allowed Jindal to maneuver Delhi Excessive Court docket for quashing of FIRs lodged over his alleged remarks and stated
all future FIRs would even be transferred to Delhi Police for investigation.
“All FIRs to be transferred to Delhi Police IFSO Unit. No precipitative motion or additional FIRs towards the accused for eight weeks so he can pursue his acceptable treatment earlier than the Delhi Excessive Court docket,” the bench stated.
The apex courtroom had earlier supplied related aid to suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma in reference to
FIRs/complaints lodged towards her in a number of states over her remarks on the Prophet throughout a TV debate.
It had stated the FIRs could be probed by the Intelligence Fusion & Strategic Operations (IFSO) of Delhi Police.
Sharma’s comment on the Prophet throughout a TV debate had triggered protests throughout the nation and drew sharp reactions
from many Gulf nations. The BJP subsequently suspended her from the celebration.