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SC Stays Criminal Proceedings Against MS Dhoni

The Suporeme Court issues a stay on criminal proceedings against MS Dhoni.
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MS Dhoni as Vishnu on the cover of Business Today hurt ‘religious sentiments.’ (Photo courtesy: Business Today)
MS Dhoni as Vishnu on the cover of <i>Business Today</i> hurt ‘religious sentiments.’ (Photo courtesy: <i>Business Today</i>)
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The Supreme Court has issued a stay on criminal proceedings against Mahendra Singh Dhoni in a case against him for allegedly portraying Lord Vishnu on a cover of the Business Today magazine.

Also read: Dhoni Isn’t God: Courts Must Avoid Attention-Seeking Litigation

An Anantapur District Court in Andhra Pradesh had issued a non-bailable warrant against Dhoni on January 8 and had summoned him on February 25 for a hearing.

Social worker Jayakumar Hiremath had filed a case against Dhoni under Sections 295A and Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code.

The Karnataka High Court dismissed Dhoni’s petition.

Also read: Non-Bailable Warrant Against MS Dhoni Over Lord Vishnu Photo

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