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Bail sought for Alt News founder Mohammed Zubair, lawyer says he is facing death threats
The Hindu
The FIR registered against Mohammed Zubair reveals no crime, says senior advocate
Senior advocate Colin Gonsalves on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to urgently hear a plea to grant Alt News founder Mohammed Zubair bail, saying his life was in danger and the First Information Report (FIR) registered against him revealed no crime.
Though Mr. Gonsalves urged the court to hear the bail plea at 2 pm on Thursday, Justice Indira Banerjee, who is leading the Vacation Bench, said the case had to be formally assigned by the Chief Justice of India to a Bench.
"We are very worried about his safety," Mr. Gonsalves pressed.
"It [the case] has to be assigned by the Honourable Chief Justice of India," Ms. Banerjee, who is accompanied by Justice J.K. Maheshwari on the Bench, told the senior lawyer.
"Then let it be taken up tomorrow..." Mr. Gonsalves pleaded.
"Subject to assignment," Justice Banerjee responded.
"But Your Ladyship may say it is urgent," Mr. Gonsalves suggested.
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