State vs Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya — JNU sedition case

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'We faced a trial by media': The Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya interview

Given bail on Friday after being charged with sedition, the two JNU students speak to Scroll.in.

Explanation in simple terms

What:: The accused shared their personal experiences and criticisms regarding the public coverage of their legal situation.
Who:: The accused are Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, who gave an interview about their case.
When:: Reported on 19 Mar 2016.
Where:: Delhi.
Why:: They wanted to describe their experience of facing what they called a trial by media.
What it means:: This interview provides the public perspective of the accused regarding the media attention surrounding their legal proceedings.

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: The sister of Umar Khalid publicly defended her brother by calling him a true son of India.
Who:: Umar Khalid is the accused student, Anirban Bhattacharya is the other accused student, and the sister is a relative of Umar Khalid.
When:: Reported on 19 Feb 2016.
Where:: Delhi.
Why:: The sister spoke out during the ongoing JNU sedition case where the accused face allegations of inciting rebellion against the government.
What it means:: This statement serves as a public show of family support for the accused while the legal proceedings continue.

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: The father of a man accused in the sedition case requested the media to stop public judging.
Who:: S.Q.R. Ilyas is the father of the accused Umar Khalid, who is facing charges of sedition.
When:: Reported on 19 Feb 2016.
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Why:: He wants the courts to decide the case instead of having a trial conducted by the media.
What it means:: This public request highlights concerns about the influence of news coverage on the legal process.

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'We faced a trial by media': The Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya interview

Corroboration: Interim bail granted to Khalid and Bhattacharya

Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya granted interim bail

JNU Row: Umar Khalid A 'True Son' Of India, Says His Sister

Umar's Father: Spare My Son From Media Trial, Let Courts Decide