Chandigarh HC issues notice to Aamir Khan over 'intolerance' remark, Read here

Chhattisgarh High Court has issued a tice to Bollywood actor Aamir Khan over his alleged remark about rising intolerance in country in 2015. court, on Monday, also issued a tice to Chhattisgarh government in this regard on a petition filed by Dipak Diwan.

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Diwan's lawyer Amiyakant Tiwari said he had filed a complaint before a Magistrate at Raipur against Khan over actor's alleged statement that intolerance was growing and his wife Kiran Rao had even asked if y should move out of India. Diwan sought registration of a complaint under IPC sections 153 (A) (promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, etc) and 153 (B) (imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration). But application was rejected on ground that sanction under section 196(1)(a) of Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) was obtained, lawyer said.

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government's permission is required for prosecuting offences such as one described by section 153 (A). complainant n approached sessions court which too rejected his petition, so he moved high court. "It appears from record that Magistrate without recording any finding as to wher case for taking cognizance is made out or t straightway rejected complaint about want of sanction under Section 196(1)(a) of CrPC.

In view of that, petition deserves to be admitted," high court said. Justice Sanjay K Agrawal issued tices to Khan and state government and posted matter for next hearing on April 17. 

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Meanwhile, on work front, actor will next be seen in film, Laal Singh Chaddha which is an official remake of Hollywood movie, Forrest Gump. lead in latter was Tom Hanks while Aamir Khan will be stepping into his shoes for Bollywood remake. Laal Singh Chaddha is touted to be one of most anticipated movies of coming year.

(Inputs and quotes from ncies)