The Supreme Court Monday granted i﷽nterim protection from arrest to Navika Kumar in connection with FIRs lodged against her over controversial remarks made by former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma on Prophet Mohammad during a🔴 TV debate moderated by the news anchor.
A bench of Justices Krishna🐭 Murari and Hima Kohli issued notices to the Centre, West Bengal government and others on Kumar's plea seeking quashing of proceedings initiated against her.
Sharma's remark on the Prophet during a TV debate had triggered protests across the country and drew sharp reactions from many Gulf countri🌟es. The BJP subsequently suspended her from the party.
(With PTI inputs)
