By Web Desk
The controversial editor of Sudarshan TV, Suresh Chavhanke, who is known for his divisive allegations against the Muslim community for which he has been censured, has received relief from the Delhi High Court, which stayed criminal proceedings against him for linking a madrasa to “anti-national” activities.
The case was brought by Mohammed Tufail Khan, who runs the Jamia Arabia Nizami Welfare Educational Society, a non-governmental organisation and madrasa providing shelter, food ,and clothing to around 70 orphaned children.
The case is based on a petition by Mohammed Tufail Khan, who runs the Jamia Arabia Nizami Welfare Educational Society, a non-governmental organisation and madrasa providing shelter, food and clothing to around 70 orphaned children, and his complaint also named Islamic scholar Mufti Wajahat Qasmi, Sudarshan TV and its director Maya Chavhanke, apart from Chavhanke.
He alleged that Qasmi had falsely accused his organisation of involvement in “anti-national” activities, receiving illicit funds and “brainwashing” children during broadcasts in August and September 2022.
According to the complaint, residents and media personnel entered Khan’s home in September that year, called him a “Bangladeshi” and publicised his telephone number. Khan said this resulted in death threats against him.
He further alleged that Sudarshan TV aired defamatory programmes targeting his organisation and subsequently hosted another programme in which derogatory allegations were made.
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