Kamra, Andhare cite fundamental right in replies to legislature
MUMBAI, Feb. 7 -- As the hearing in the breach of privilege motion against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sushama Andhare gets underway, both Kamra and Andhare have defended themselves, saying they were exercising their "fundamental right of expression". In their replies, they have also cited previous cases to bolster their stand.
Notices were served to Kamra and Andhare in July last year, for making allegedly derogatory remarks against deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. They have replied to the privileges committee of the state legislature, stating that they have violated no laws. Kamra replied through his Mumbai-based advocate, while Andhare personally replied to the notice. "They have cited rulings by the SC in their replies, and underlined their fundamental rights as citizens of India," said an official from the Vidhan Bhavan. P4...
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