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Go to Tamil Nadu, do not arrest: Bombay HC to Mumbai cops in Kunal Kamra FIR

The Bombay High Court on Friday directed the Mumbai Police to not arrest comedian Kunal Kamra in the FIR linked to his parody song on the rebellion within the undivided Shiv Sena, LiveLaw reported.

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Bombay HC grants Kunal Kamra interim protection from arrest

The Bombay High court on Wednesday granted interim protection from arrest to stand-up comic Kunal Kamra in the case linked to his remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, LiveLaw reported.

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Sena leader who led Mumbai vandalism is back on front page, with more events for ‘lasting impression’

Days after he allegedly led the vandalism that triggered the shutting down of Mumbai’s Habitat Club, Shiv Sena leader Rahool Kanal’s name is back on the front page. This time, it’s not for breaking furniture but for distributing food to dogs “all over Mumbai” and ration kits to hospitals, old…

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Bombay HC asks Maharashtra to respond to Kamra’s plea to quash FIR

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday asked the Maharashtra government to respond to stand-up comic Kunal Kamra’s plea seeking the quashing of the FIR against him for his remarks on Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde, Bar and Bench reported.

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Hafta 530: Kunal Kamra controversy, Justice Yashwant Varma cash case, Delhi budget

This week on Hafta, Newslaundry’s Abhinandan Sekhri, Raman Kirpal, Jayashree Arunachalam and Anand Vardhan are joined by comedian and screenwriter Anuvab Pal. The panel first discusses the Kunal Kamra controversy. Jayashree lays down the timeline of incidents and Abhinandan highlights the Supreme Court’s comments on free speech in the Imran…

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TV Newsance 292: Kunal Kamra vs Shiv Sena breakdown, the media trial Rhea Chakraborty endured

Comedian Kunal Kamra’s latest stand-up show has caused a huge political controversy. His jokes have led to protests, vandalism, and even the unexpected shutdown of Mumbai’s famous comedy venue, The Habitat. In this episode of TV Newsance, we look at how ridiculous the outrage is – Shiv Sena workers look…

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How did we become the world’s largest open-air zoo of offended people?

There’s a comedy venue in Mumbai called The Habitat. But its true identity lies in its logo – an unnaturally tall and innocent-looking H. This H has the kind of polarised energy usually reserved for other combinations of letters, such as an R and an S and then another S.

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Kunal Kamra row: Comedian claims he received 500 calls and death threats over Eknath Shinde joke

Comedian Kunal Kamra has shared an update on the ongoing controversy, surrounding his remarks aimed at Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. The comedian has alleged that since his number was shared online, he has received over 500 calls, including some death threats.

The Times of India

Has the policing of comedy in India gone too far?

COMEDY IN INDIA UNDER ATTACK: Political party workers vandalising a performing arts venue after a standup comic makes a joke about their leader shows crackdowns on comedy in India are escalating, Shahana Yasmin reports

The Independent UK

January show, March upload, Sunday night raid: Mumbai club’s fall after Kunal Kamra’s joke

Weeks after it made headlines for being the venue of podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks, the Habitat Comedy Club in Mumbai now stands shut following vandalism, two FIRs and a political controversy surrounding Kunal Kamra’s performance at the venue.

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Mumbai comedy club ransacked after performer’s joke about local politician

Shiv Sena party supporters tore apart the Habitat comedy club after Kunal Kamra’s satirical song about a top minister

The Guardian - UK

Mumbai: Case on comedian Kunal for comments against Shinde; Buzz in political circles

On the other hand, the Uddhav faction was seen defending the comedian. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Comedy club in India vandalised after comedian Kunal Kamra makes joke about state leader

Police open defamation investigation into stand-up comic Kunal Kamra

The Independent UK

FIR over Kunal Kamra’s Shiv Sena joke, another over vandalism at Mumbai venue

The Mumbai police have filed a case against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra on Monday over his remarks on Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde after a complaint by Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel.

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Kunal Kamra Controversy: Comedian slapped with FIR over ‘traitor’ jibe at Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde

Comedian Kunal Kamra has landed himself in new controversy after he allegedly referred to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as a "traitor."

Newslaundry

Ranveer Allahbadia case: The ripple effect of a single ‘joke’

“Life is crazy,” YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia said in excitement after receiving the ‘Disrupter of the Year’ award in March last year from Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the National Creators Award, a first-of-its-kind recognition for digital content creators. Crazier events unfolded exactly a year later.

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Maharashtra: BJP names 3 candidates for state Legislative Council bypolls

The Election Commission of India announced the details of the bypolls for five seats on March 3. A must read on Dynamite News:

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The undoing of a ‘Fevicol bond’ in Mahayuti alliance?

Whenever they are publicly asked about the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputy Eknath Shinde are quick to point to a “Fevicol bond”. But signs of a rift on top suggest the alliance may not be strongly glued together.

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Rajya Sabha MP Milind Deora To CAs At Intl Seminar In UAE: 'India can take world to peace'

Shiv Sena MP from Maharashtra and former Union Minister Milind Deora, during his visit to UAE, graced a number of programs there. Must follow the story on Dynamite News:

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Maharashtra: Political row erupts after Shinde faction MLAs security downgraded

The Maharashtra government’s decision to downgrade Y-category security for several leaders has caused discontent within the ruling alliance. Read further on Dynamite News:

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RS MP Milind Deora tables key Parliamentary report on air quality management in NCR

The report focused on a specific rule related to stubble burning, a major contributor to the region's hazardous air pollution levels. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rahul Gandhi to hold join press conference today with Sanjay Raut, Supriya Sule

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, along with Shiv Sena (UBT) Sanjay Raut and NCP's (SP) Supriya Sule, to address a special Press Conference in New Delhi today. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Everyone in State is asking ..." Shiv Sena backs Rahul Gandhi on Maha polls

LoP Rahul Gandhi claimed that around 70 lakh new voters were added after the Lok Sabha elections and before the Vidhan Sabha elections in Maharashtra. A must read on Dynamite News:

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Shiv Sena (UBT) decides to maintain neutral stance in Delhi Elections, says Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut asserted the AAP and the Congress are friends of the Uddhav Thackeray-led party. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Filthy mentality’: Sena (UBT) leaders to seek action against YouTube channel, ‘ex-spokesperson’

Taking strong objection to remarks about her on a YouTube channel, Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi on Monday said that she will file a police complaint and a defamation case.

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