FP The publishers permit sharing of the e-paper's pdf on WhatsApp and other social media platforms Vol. XLII No. 37 | INDORE | TUESDAY | JULY 15, 2025 | Pages 14 ` 3 | Regd. No. Indore MP/ICD 216/2024-2026 | RNI No. 38281/83 FREE www.freepressjournal.in World Bid on Trump life: Senate flags Secret Service response flaws P.10 ESTD-1983 iii QUALITY @ VALUE EDITIONS: INDORE UJJAIN NATION PRESS PUNE BHOPAL NASHIK Cinema BOLLYWOOD AT WIMBLEDON P.14 ‘Citizens must know value of Freedom of Speech, expression’ PTI The Supreme Court on Monday said citizens must know the value of the right of freedom of speech and expression, and exercise self restraint as it mulled guidelines to regulate offensive social media posts. A bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and K V Viswanathan was hearing a plea of one Wazahat Khan booked in FIRs in several states, including West Bengal, for posting against a Hindu deity on X. Just Sachdeva is MPHC CJ BHOPAL: Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, Judge of Madhya Pradesh High Court, on Monday was made Chief Justice of MP HC. Earlier, he was assigned duty of Chief Justice of MP HC on May 23 this year following retirement of Justice Suresh Kumar Kait on May 23, 2025. Chided over fight with younger bro, 12-yr boy ends life Our Staff Reporter INDORE A typical family incident wherein a brotherly feud between a six-year-old and 12year-old leading to the elder son being chided by mother for being ‘elder’ led to suicide of the latter in Raoji bazaar police station limits on Monday. The police said that Atif, son of Abdul and a resident of South Toda, told his mother that he was going to take a bath. Shortly after, he got into a fight with his younger brother. His mother chided, “Being older, don’t fight with your younger brother.” Upsed with mother favouring younger brother, Atif went straight to his grandmother’s room, which was lying vacant since her death, and hanged himself. "One of the fundamental duties is to uphold the unity and integrity of the country India. So that is being violated. See all these divisive tendencies, at least on social media, must be curbed," the court said. The top court continued, "But to what extent can the state curb? Instead, why can't the citizens themselves regulate themselves? Citizens must know the value of freedom of speech and expression. If they don't then the state will step in and who wants the state to step in? Nobody wants the state to step in (sic)." The top court, in the meantime, extended the interim protection from coercive action to Khan which was initially granted on June 23. He had filed a complaint against another social media influencer Sharmistha Panoli for allegedly making communal remarks in a video. Justice Nagarathna during the hearing said, "The citizens must know the value of the fundamental right of freedom of speech and expression. The State can step in case of violations. Nobody wants the State to step in (sic)." The bench observed the "divisive tendency" on social media had to be curbed. It added, "The freedom of speech and expression is a fundamental right. But there is no self restraint and self regulation. if the citizens want to enjoy this fundamental right HC quashes re-test order in NEET-UG power outage case Our Staff Reporter INDORE In a major ruling that will impact thousands of medical aspirants, Indore bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court on Monday set aside an earlier order by single bench directing National Testing Agency (NTA) to conduct a re-test for candidates who had claimed their NEET (UG) 2025 performance was severely affected by power outages during rains on the exam day, May 4. A division bench comprising of Justice Vivek Rusia and Justice Binod Kumar Dwi- UKRAINE WAR Trump’s ‘very severe’ tariff threat on Russia AP WASHINGTON President Donald Trump said Monday he would punish Russia with tariffs if there isn't a deal to end the war in Ukraine within 50 days. During a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, Trump said, "We're going to be doing very severe tariffs if we don't have a deal in 50 days." He did not provide specifics. "I use trade for a lot of things," he added. "But it's great for settling wars." Meanwhile, Trump's special envoy to Ukraine and Russia met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Monday. "I am very disappointed with President Putin, I thought he was somebody that meant what he said," Trump said. "He'll talk so beautifully and then he'll bomb people at night. We don't like that." Zelenskyy said he and Trump's envoy, Keith Kellogg, had "a productive conversation" about strengthening Ukrainian air defences, joint arms production and purchasing US armss in conjunction with European countries, as well as the possibility of tighter global curbs on Russia. Trump confirmed the US is sending Ukraine more badly needed Patriot air defence system. HC ASKS NTA TO ENSURE PROPER ARRANGEMENTS IN FUTURE Before closing, the bench issued advisories to the NTA and local administrations to ensure that future high-stakes exams are backed by full infrastructure readiness, especially with respect to uninterrupted power supply and proper lighting arrangements. In order to avoid such a situation in future, NTA as well as the local administration of each district are directed to ensure that all the measures {are taken], especially the continuity of power supply by way of regular supply or by way of alternate mode of supply, proper sitting arrangement, availability of air and cooling etc. It is the responsibility of the local administration to prepare the list of centres which can be used for these types of important examinations by any of the agencies , the bench stated. vedi allowed the appeals filed by the NTA and dismissed the petitions filed by candidates 'OBJECTIONABLE' POSTS ON PM, RSS Why do you do all this, apex court questions cartoonist PTI NEW DELHI 4Continued on | P8 4Continued on | P8 MARITAL DISPUTES MUMBAI In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court on Monday overruled a Punjab and Haryana High Court decision and held that a spouse's secretly recorded telephonic conversation can be admitted as evidence in matrimonial proceedings. A bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Satish Chandra Sharma observed that such recordings do not violate the right to privacy, as claimed by the wife in the case. The court clarified that Section 122 of the Indian Evidence Act — which 4Continued on | P8 bars disclosure of marital communications without consent — must be interpreted in light of its exception clause, especially in proceedings between spouses reported Live Law. “We do not think there is any breach of privacy in this case. Section 122 does not recognise such a right in this context. Rather, it allows an exception in cases of legal proceedings between spouses,” Justice Nagarathna said while pronouncing the verdict. 4Continued on | P8 Secret recordings are admissible: SC FP News Service they will have to regulate themselves and there has to be some kind of self restraint." Referring to the observations of Justice Viswanathan, Justice Nagarathna said, "My learned brother rightly said that there should be fraternity between the citizens then all this hatred will come down." "We are not speaking about censorship. But in the interest of fraternity, secularism and dignity of individuals...We will have to go into this beyond this petition," the bench observed. The Supreme Court on Monday said the right of freedom of speech and expression was being "abused" while hearing the plea of a cartoonist accused of sharing alleged objectionable cartoons of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS workers on social media. "Why do you do all this?" a bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Aravind Kumar asked the counsel of cartoonist Hemant Malviya, who sought anticipatory bail in the matter. Advocate Vrinda Grover, representing Malviya, said the matter was over a cartoon made in 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic. "It may be unpalatable. Let me say it is in poor taste. Let me go to that extent. But is it an offence? My lords have said, it can be offensive but it is not an offence. I am simply on law. I am not trying to justify anything," she said. Grover agreed to delete the post made by Malviya. "Whatever we may do with this case, but this is definitely the case that the freedom of speech and expression is being abused," Justice Dhulia observed. from Indore and Ujjain. In a remarkable show of crosscultural storytelling, Pakistani drama group Mauj. has stirred audiences and critics alike by staging an Urdu adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayana at the Arts Council of Pakistan in Karachi this weekend. The play, directed by Yogeshwar Karera and produced by Raana PTI CM BATS FOR DIRECT DUBAI FLIGHTS, INVESTMENT TIES NEW DELHI The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea challenging an order confirming the five-year extension of the ban imposed on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI). A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta refused to hear the plea against the July 24, 2024 order of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) tribunal. The tribunal was constituted under the UAPA after the Centre on January 29, 2024 decided to extend the ban on SIMI for five years. It was set up for adjudicating whether or not there was sufficient cause for declaring SIMI an outlawed organisation. SIMI was first declared outlawed in 2001 during the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government and since then the ban has been extended periodically. SIMI was established on April 25, 1977 in Aligarh Muslim University as a front organisation of youth and students, having faith in Jamait-e-Islami-Hind (JEIH). However, the organisation declared itself independent in 1993 through a resolution. On Monday, the counsel appearing for the petitioner said the tribunal confirmed the Centre's order of January 29, 2024 extending the ban on SIMI for the ninth time. Our Staff Reporter BHOPAL On the second day of his threeday visit to Dubai, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav met Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Emirates Airlines and Dubai Civil Aviation Authority. The meeting focused on possibility of launching direct flight services from Indore and Bhopal to Dubai. Discussions were also held on establishing a regional cargo hub in Madhya Pradesh. A positive exchange took place on joint investment in key areas such as Aviation Training, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of aircraft and training institutions. DAY 2 OF UAE VISIT There was also serious consideration of setting up a campus of the Emirates Aviation Academy in the state. Addressing media later, CM said that the air ambulance sector offers strong potential, and Dubai is ready to collaborate on developments in Madhya Pradesh’s aviation sector. Dr. Yadav also held one-onone meetings with various investors, receiving meaningful suggestions in the wellness, healthcare, energyand service sectors. 4Continued on | P8 Access to ‘gateways of world’ still away from potential of Indore Indore: The dialogue held between CM Dr Mohan Yadav and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airlines & Group Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, has created an ecstasy among international travellers of the city as well as the state as both the leaders held discussion over the strengthening of aviation ties between MP and Emirates Airlines. If the Emirates begins its flight operation from the city, it will avail an access to the estimated 300 international travellers of the city, who catch flights for various destinations of the globe every day from New Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmadabad, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Full report on Page 3 I-T dept cracks whip on two tax practitioners in Indore Our Staff Reporter INDORE Cracking a whip on tax practitioners, the sleuths of the Income Tax Department launched search action against two tax practitioners of the city on Monday. They are allegedly involved in filing bogus returns and claiming refund of crore of rupees by making donation to non-existed political parties. As part of the countrywide action spread in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu the I-T officials conducted action on tax practitioners in the state also including Indore, Ujjain and Ratlam. Official sources informed here Tax practitioners were filing refund of crore of rupees by making donation to non-existed political partie on Monday evening that in the city, action is launched at 3 locations of 2 tax practitioners including Prakash Jain and Shubham Laddha. Similarly, action is launched in Ratlam and Ujjain at 2 and 3 locations respectively at the premises of tax practitioners. Sources said that these tax practitioners adopted a unique modus operandi to cheat gov- Dhairya Gajara ernment. They indulged in filing returns of refunds of their clients, who have donations in cheque to non-existed political parties. In this way, these clients were taking advantage of making donation under 80GG-C and not paying tax to the Income Tax Department. On the contrary, they were claiming refund from the department in lakhs of rupees. Importantly, the clients making donation to non-existed political parties through cheque and in return after deducting commission of around 30%, these non-existed political parties were returning the remaining amount in cash to clients. NURSE ON DEATH ROW IN YEMEN Nothing much that govt can do: Centre to SC PTI MUMBAI NEW DELHI celestial ride A sea of devotees during Shravan’s first Sawari of Mahakal in Ujjain on Monday Pic by Anand Shivre Ramayana stuns Karachi theatre crowd FP News Service SC junks plea against extension of ban on SIMI Airlines ordered to inspect Boeing fuel control switches offgrid MUMBAI E-paper Edit Green warriors of Aarey Colony P.6 Protocol ignored, says Sidda; slams Gadkari for ‘raw deal’ CURB ON DIVISIVE TENDENCY | SC for guidelines to regulate offensive social media posts NEW DELHI MUMBAI Kazmi, reimagines the ancient tale of love, exile, and the triumph of good over evil through an innovative blend of theatre and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The stage visuals — digitally generated in real time — transformed scenes from lush forests to grand palaces, captivating the packed auditorium night after night. Karera, unbothered by potential backlash, said, “I never feared staging Ramayana. I knew this story could resonate beyond religion — and the warm reception proved it.” He sees the production as evidence that Pakistani society is more nuanced and tolerant than it's often credited for. Kazmi, who also plays Sita, called the experience “intensely moving” and described the storytelling as a way to create “a living, breathing version of the Ramayana — one rooted in humanity, not dogma.” 4Continued on | P8 Two days after the preliminary report of the AI-171 crash highlighted that the transition of fuel supply switches caused the loss of fuel to both the engines, the director general of civil aviation (DGCA) has ordered airlines to initiate inspection of their aircraft fleet’s fuel control switch locking feature. The airlines have been asked to complete the inspection by July 21 and submit the inspection plan and its report to the authority’s regional offices. “Strict adherence to the timeline is essential to ensure continued airworthiness and safety of operations,” read the order issued by DGCA’s director of airworthiness. On Saturday, the preliminary investigation report into the tragic crash of Air India’s AI-171 aircraft in Ahmedabad, that killed 260 people, highlighted that the fuel supply switches for both the engines were disengaged causing the loss of fuel supply, seconds after take-off. However, the cause of the switch trans- No mechanical or maintenance issues: AI CEO Air India CEO-MD Campbell Wilson said AAIB's report on the crash found no mechanical or maintenance issues with the aircraft or engines, and that all mandatory maintenance tasks had been completed. "There was no issue with the quality of fuel and no abnormality with the take-off roll. The pilots had passed pre-flight breathalyser and there were no observations on their medical status," he said in a mail to AI staff mission was not conveyed in the preliminary report. 4Continued on | P8 The Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court that it was doing whatever was "utmost possible" to save an Indian nurse facing execution on July 16 for murder in Yemen, but "nothing much" could be done keeping in view the status of Yemen. "There is a point up to which the Government of India can go and we have reached that point," attorney general R Venkataramani informed a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta. The top law officer said the government was keen to save its citizens and was doing "utmost possible" in the matter. "Having regard to the sensitivity and status of Yemen as a place, there is nothing much the Government of India can do," he said. He further referred to the Houthis in Yemen, saying it was not even diplomatically recognised.