Delhi HC rejects Manipur activist plea in sedition case

The Delhi High Court Monday dismissed a Manipur student activist’s plea challenging his arrest and transit remand here in a sedition case against him for allegedly making remarks over the controversial Citizenship Bill on social media. Justice Sunil Gaur said prima facie it appeared that Veewon Thokchom’s act attempted to bring hatred and incite disaffection to the government established by law. The contentious Citizenship (amendment) Bill was cleared by the Lok Sabha on January 8 but it is set to lapse on June 3 as it was not tabled in the Rajya Sabha during the Budget Session after which the Upper House was adjourned sine die on February 13.