No video of Kanhaiya shouting anti-national slogans: Delhi Police to HC


New Delhi, Feb 29 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Monday admitted on Monday before the Delhi High Court that "it has no video footage" which could show that JNU student union chief Kanhaiya Kumar, arrested on sedition charges, was shouting anti-national slogans.

The high court said it would pass the order on Kanhaiya Kumar's bail plea on Wednesday.

Justice Pratibha Rani reserved the order on the bail plea and asked Delhi Police about the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students Union president's active role during the protest.

"Do you have video evidence that Kanhaiya was raising anti-national slogans?" asked the court at which Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Tushar Mehta, appearing for police, denied of having any video in this regard.

At this, the court pulled up Delhi Police for not showing any evidence where Kanhaiya Kumar could be seen raising anti-national slogans. It also asked why police officers who were present there did not take any action.

"Event was on February 9. SHO was stationary at the JNU gate. When your three policemen were present there inside the campus in civil dress, why don't they take cognizance when anti-national slogans were raised? Why did not they video record it? Why you waited for Zee news video?" asked the court.

Police said that an independent video was made by someone in JNU by an mobile phone after chief security officer was asked to oversee the event and it shows Kanhaiya Kumar's presence at the spot.

To this, the high court asked whether Kanhaiya Kumar was seen shouting slogans and police admitted that he was present but it has "no footage of him shouting anti-national slogans".

While, the Delhi Police opposed Kanhaiya's bail plea, the Delhi government prayed the court to grant him bail, saying "no innocent should be punished" and there is not a single evidence of video/CCTV footage that he raised anti-national slogans.

Kanhaiya Kumar himself maintained that he did not raise any anti-national national slogans and did not lead any protest. Kanhaiya reached the venue when he heard that two groups of stude nts were quarrelling, said senior advocate Kapil Sibal appearing for him.

Kanhaiya was arrested in a sedition case on February 12 after the event held on the university campus against the execution of parliament attack convict Afzal Guru. He allegedly shouted anti-India slogans at the event.

Sibal said that Kanhaiya Kumar cannot be held responsible for anti-national slogans, posters or holding of event since he did not take permission for it. Neither the poster carried his name, he added. "People who shouted anti-national students were outsiders," he said.

Mehta however told the court that a joint interrogation by the Intelligence Bureau and local police shows Kanhaiya was not co-operating, giving contradictory statements and denying his role.

Police said that all eyewitnesses identified Kanhaiya, said he was leading the procession and "participating" in anti-national slogan shouting. "Its a very delicate situation. There appears to be a movement. And this is beginning of a movement. We have to see who has financed it. There were people whose faces were covered," said Mehta.

"If Kanhaiya is released it can have a pan-India impact. After this incidents similar slogans were raised in Jadavpur university and if he is given bail "then such incidents will get a boost," he argued.

As the court asked if there were two groups at the spot, then "is there any proof that Kanhaiya was leading any group?", police said as per witnesses, Kanhaiya Kumar was there and was leading the slogan shouting, but it has no video evidence. It told th court that a JNU official recorded the protest on his mobile phone, to which the court slammed police for not sealing the phone and sending it to a forensic lab. Police said that it was sent but could not produce any documents in support of its submission.

  

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Promenade Road,Frazer Town,B'lore

    Wed, Mar 02 2016

    Better the government and the police to be made accountable for leveling the false charges and arrest.

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  • MICHAEL NORONHA, Mysore

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Ultimately truth must prevail. How can action be taken by the Police on Zee TV expose which is said to be doctored resulting in one of its employee quiting the channel. Even if is feared that Kanhaiya's release can have a pan-india impact, justice should be done to Mr Kanhaiya when the Police have failed to prove.

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  • Clifford, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Sanghies exposed.

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  • Indian, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    But still he is in jail where Afzal Guru was kept. JUSTICE????????

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  • John Tauro, M'luru / Kwt

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    We do not have any personal issues with Kanhaiya or his accomplices. We must fight for his release if he is proved innocent. But the nation wants to know and it is the duty of the police and investigation agencies to find out what went wrong, who actually shouted anti-national slogans and who came out in support of that dreaded terrorist Afzal Guru? Otherwise it will definitely send a bad signal to the outside world and encourage and inspire hardcore terrorists across our borders.

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  • Lydia Lobo, Kadri

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Agree with you so very much !

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  • SK, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    will it take 11 long years for the Judiciary to the accused as INNOCENTS as it happened in the case of Akshamdam attack..... 5 years in the case of Makkah mosque blasts in Hyderabad.......If the accused are innocents, then who did it ????? This is the efficiency of our Police and Judiciary...

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  • lokesh, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Lydia, forget about 10PLUS college attender ! when this NDA cabinet is full of unpad ministers and what could be the education/manners level of the supports. It is like one eyed king of the kingdom of blinds. For them they are the best even when they put their ignorance in showroom.

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  • Lydia Lobo, Kadri

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Lokesh,

    Isn't the nation watching how the highly qualified Education Minister quarreling in the Parliament, like fish vendors do, vowing to sever/offer her head over some issue ? Did you see any severance ? And the PM tweeting it as Satyameva Jayathe ??

    You don't find this to be ignorant but do surely find it rested only in the opposition party members ?

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  • Gangaram, Moodbidri

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Smriti Irani's new slogan now...

    Apno ke saath sabka sarvanash!!!

    Besharm Janara Party.....

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  • Gangaram, Moodbidri

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    HC asked police what is the meaning of sedition? they dont have answers for that!!! and they charged him on sedition charges!!!

    Now FIR should be filed on ZEE TV like news channels, they are the one who spoiled the life of these innocents.

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  • CHRIS, Dubai

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Bajrangis truth will break your bones ..

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  • William, Udupi

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    It is Bassi and more prominently Ms.Smriti Irani. Watch the parliament proceedings today!!!!!

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  • Valerian D'souza, Udupi / Mumbai

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    It's imperative for the union Govt to dump all these false cases, shed ego and focus on good governance.
    Surely they will do well in bringing prosperity to the nation and brighten their prospects in elections as well if they do so.

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  • Salvadore Pereira , Mangalore / Dubai

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Make in India

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  • T.DSILVA, Udupi

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Court to Delhi police, Show the video footage as evidence. Police to court, no at present we don't have it, but our masters have it, and also they CAN MAKE it now also, please specify which type you want.

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  • Stan, Udupi/ Dubai

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Ex police commissioner should be jailed for framing charges against an innocent under pressure from his political masters. Its good that he is retired. Its a shame that police officers are queuing up to politicians rather than serving aadmi.

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  • vasanth, Dakshina kannada dist

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Kanaiya was present when anti-national slogans were raised. He is the Student Union President. What should be his role in such instance? Heis innocent? Come on

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  • Lydia Lobo, Kadri

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    No Vasanth.. the court wants evidence and you give it (that he shouted slogans against Bharat Matha and opposing hanging of Afzal Guru).

    In return, I will apologize for writing maximum comments here, on JNU topic in support of Kanaiya Kumar.

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  • SK, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    If the leader is to be charged along with the students, who did the mistake. Then this principle should be applied to Modi also....In Gujarat riot cases many were imprisoned for life....Modi being the leader of Gujarat rioters, he should also be behind the bars for life term....

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  • Suleman Byari, Udupi

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    @ SK....
    What max. punishment you can expect here?....equal to one?. Is that justified?

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  • PEACE LOVER, INDIA

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    If only presence makes a personal culprit, then some policemen were also present !

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  • Suleman, Udupi

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Very interesting verdict by HC. Now police has to produce evidence.
    It reminds me the old cinema story like "bring him dead or alive"

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  • monu, perla

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    dear Modiji,

    don't listen to ABVP stupid complaints, unless you will face more problems in future..
    you r failed in VEMULA's case as well kanahiya case also

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  • PAM Suvarna, Karla

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Mr Monu,

    Modiji made to win in huge votes not by these kanhaiha or Vemula groups and ideologies,its been made by those who respect our tradition,culture and history.

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  • Lydia Lobo, Kadri

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Pam Suvarna,

    Modi's march towards PM-chair is his pre-qualification earned out of his CMship. But, it all now comes to the fore how a certain people gained in Gujarat and others didn't, Patel stir is an open evidence.

    Two years of governance with difference is also seen by people of India. If it wasn't for the oil price that the government robbed from common man's benefit and the remittance of those who work abroad had not come into India owing to de-valuated Rupee, India's economy would have been beyond imagination by now.

    Don't think people who voted him, enticed by his oratory excellence, will do that again. People can't eat respect, tradition, etc., they want food at affordable rates, not dal @ Rs. 200/-

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  • Ravi C, mangalore

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Lightning never strikes at the same place twice. We wanted change so we choose Modi. But he does not seem to be a right person to bring the change. So we will change again next time.

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  • SK, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    He will see the same fate of Bajpayee, who could not win a second term....in spite of his good governance....

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  • Lydia Lobo, Kadri

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Now let us see how may of DW readers have the honesty of apologizing for branding Kanaiya Kumar, PhD student, an anti-national ? Yes, a PhD student, not just a 10PLUS college attender !

    I say, you all those who called him are anti-nationals. As I said earlier, you guys feel that you are born patriotics just because you guys follow RSS directives, are supporters or a party that runs of RSS ideologies. You feel the entire India is yours, others, who aren't Hindus are back-stabbers !

    Shame, shame on you all ! Don't ever chant Bharat-Maatha-ki Jai because you are depriving a mother of loving all those in her bosom as her children alike !

    ou Hypocrites !

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  • PAM Suvarna, Karla

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Dear Lidia,
    You are right,we have great history that a Phd holder with barrister degree certificate has not give reward of PANDITH instead it was given to a man who has not even got any better educational certificate.
    So please keep your argument aside about Phd and 10th std etc,etc.

    Now come to main point that Kanhaiya's issue If he has not utter any anti national slogans its better,its appreciated and he may get bail too,and he will be set free also note as you stated having Phd degree and being responsible Citizen,having position of student leader Is it good to host or involve in any gathering where any sort of anti nationals slogans or speech are being uttered.

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  • Lydia Lobo, Kadri

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Never mind, Pam Suvarna... you are not an appropriate person to ask what about those miserable days this innocent has spent behind bars for no fault of his ! Have a nice day !

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  • Ilyas, Qatar

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Who is anti nationalist nw?

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  • gm, mlur

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Everyone Who is not the supporting BJP.

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  • Suman, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    His name is Khanaiya Kumar..he cannot be anti national.

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  • SKM, MANGALORE

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Then what? conspiracy for other political reasons

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  • gm, mlur

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Any person not supporting BJP and if he say Bharat Matha Ki Jai then it is an anti national slogan.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Now even street children know - "BJP is FAKE" ...

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  • indian, india

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    JOSSEY,
    teacher like you wht can else can teach?

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  • Ravi C, mangalore

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Kehna kya chahthe hai Bhai.

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  • Rakib, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    They beaten him for three hours.In case he died who is responsible for that Bassi, ABVP, Chee News,Arnab or ManuSmirti

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  • Sam, Mlore

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Now Nupur Sharma may say Court is pro-congress...!!!

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  • gm, mlur

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Even they call it anti - national.

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  • MASTHAN, DUB

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    IF BJP HAVE ONLY ONE OPTION IF THEY WANT TO RETAIN IN GOVT, THAT IS CATCHING DAWOOD IBRAHIM.

    NOT THE FAKE ONE, WHICH AMERICANS SAYS THAT THEY SHOT DEAD BIN LADEN. WHERE IN THE PICTURE EVEN A 5 YEAR KID CAN SAY, BIN LADEN LOOKS LIKE 25 YRS OLD, THOUGH HE DIED LONG BACK DUE TO KIDNEY FAILURE.

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  • MASTHAN, DUB

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    LOOK HOW MANY INNOCENTS ARE STILL SUFFERING IN JAIL NOW, UNDER BJP GOVT

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  • SKM, MANGALORE

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Then why he is arrested!!!!!. Kashmiri youths shouted anti India slogans and this man arrested and jailed!!!! Jai Hind

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  • JK, Udupi

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    This guy is brain washed immature kid. We will be better off if we talk less of him.

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  • Jeevan, mangalore

    Mon, Feb 29 2016

    Vedio ??? If anybody murdered somebody police must produce Vedio or witness / evidence ???

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  • gm, mlur

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Video / witness is ok but not fabricated one.

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  • Ravi C, mangalore

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Dead body is the evidence of murder followed by an investigation to catch the culprit .. You should first understand the circumstances. Ant statement against someone should be backed up with any evidence. This evidence can vary one case to another..

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  • S.F.H, Indian

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Mr. Jeevan.

    You are questioning the honorable High court??.

    Court is convinced that eyewitness are all fakes from BJP,RSS & ABVP.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Mon, Feb 29 2016

    Now chaddi police will produce fake witness.

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  • Alphonso Rodrigues, Udupi

    Mon, Feb 29 2016

    The logic is simple. If he is innocent just release him. If not punish him.

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  • Ashwin, SuratKal

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Well!! The only person who changed the colour so far (albeit temporarily) is Alphonso from Udupi.

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  • Husssin, Abudhabi

    Mon, Feb 29 2016

    Zee news should be banned ... The no 1 waste news channel

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  • Subash Rao, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 01 2016

    Its not ZEE it CHEE news.

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  • Sumit shanbhog, Manipal

    Mon, Feb 29 2016

    Case puska

    All anti-nationals are hiding in rat hole now

    Where is unpad gawaar from yale now?

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  • bhuvan, kavoor

    Mon, Feb 29 2016

    so what if they dont have the video he shouting slogans....sedition charges apply..they have the proof for that..

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  • Simon, Abu Dhabi / Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 29 2016

    What is this new buzz word sedation? Lies have short life. You people are good in fabricating. Just have some ice bucket to get rid of your so called sedation.

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  • Abdul jabbar, Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 29 2016

    Sure..We understand your frustration now..

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  • Thousif , Manglore Bolar

    Mon, Feb 29 2016

    Bhvan kavoor. We already have fools like bd rss ABVP so plz comment like educated guy ....

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 29 2016

    Hardik Patel of Gujarat was Intimidated and shut in Jail.

    Now Krishan Kanhaiya Intimidated and shut in Jail.


    FOR THIS REASON I AM COMENTING BJP = BESHARAM JHOOT PARTY.

    JAI HO INDIA

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  • A. S. Mathew, U.S.A.

    Mon, Feb 29 2016

    This jungle party will do anything to destroy their opponents they make their own laws. The Finance Minister has been turned as a law scholar now, and in the parliament making his own interpretation and overtaking even the Supreme Court of India. Only GOD knows, how many interpretations he would be importing to clarify his scholarship about the wording anti-national slogans.

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  • ABDUL RAFIQ, UCHILA

    Mon, Feb 29 2016

    Put Bassi behind the bar for arresting the innocent person on sedition charge and spoiling his life.

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  • Thousif , Manglore Bolar

    Mon, Feb 29 2016

    Haha now ABVP rss anti nationalist will hide there face inside rat hole..u cnt hide truth oned truth will come out .

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman/Washington,DC.

    Mon, Feb 29 2016

    People,

    Delhi Police chief should replace Kanhaiya in his prison cell...if you don't have evidence you cannot charge/imprison anybody morons...

    Go get evidence and then charge/arrest accused...uncivilized Delhi Police...licking BJPeen feet for their benefits...

    ...JH...

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Mon, Feb 29 2016

    "To hide a lie, a thousand lies are NEEDED" ...

    DisAgree [5] Agree [105] Reply Report Abuse


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