Indian cartoonist Aseem Trivedi once arrested for sedition, says free ...
Oct 22, 2017 · Trivedi is best known for his campaign Cartoons Against Corruption. In 2011, Mumbai police banned the campaign, and in September 2012, Trivedi was handed three charges, including sedition, over its content. Trivedi was arrested under India's sedition act for a series of cartoons he did in 2011-2012. This is one of them. (Supplied: Aseem Trivedi)
Anti-graft cartoonist Aseem Trivedi arrested on sedition charges ...
Sep 9, 2012 · Trivedi was charged with sedition under Section 124 (A) of the Indian Penal Code. The cartoonist was also charged under the IT Act and the 1971 National Emblem Act. Trivedi's cartoons reportedly depicted the Parliament as a commode and showed the National Emblem with wolves instead of lions.
India cartoonist Aseem Trivedi's arrest sparks outrage - BBC
Sep 10, 2012 · Aseem Trivedi appeared in court in Mumbai and was remanded in custody until 24 September for cartoons allegedly mocking the constitution. Mr Trivedi is demanding the charges be dropped. Many...
Case Comment: Sanskar Marathe vs The State of ... - THE LEX TIMES
Jan 3, 2024 · Indian political cartoonist Aseem Trivedi was arrested for sedition, obscenity, and dishonouring the national flag. Trivedi was charged for his infamous drawings criticising Indian government corruption. Trivedi’s drawings depicted the Indian parliament as a toilet, the flag as wolves, and the constitution as a broken chain.
Outrage over cartoonist Aseem Trivedi's arrest on sedition …
Sep 10, 2012 · A Kanpur-based cartoonist, Aseem Trivedi, was remanded to police custody till September 16 by a Mumbai court on Sunday for allegedly posting seditious content on his website.
Aseem Trivedi - Wikipedia
Aseem Trivedi (born 17 February 1987) is an Indian political cartoonist and activist, known for his anti corruption campaign Cartoons Against Corruption. He is a founder member of Save Your Voice, a movement against internet censorship in India.
An Interview with India’s Most Wanted Cartoonist - VICE
Nov 24, 2016 · All cartoons courtesy of Aseem Trivedi. This article originally appeared on VICE UK. In September of 2012, political cartoonist Aseem Trivedi was charged with sedition by the Indian...
India cartoonist case: Court offers Aseem Trivedi bail - BBC
Sep 11, 2012 · He was detained over cartoons which allegedly mocked India's constitution. Many Indians see his arrest as an attack on freedom of expression. The cartoonist has been participating in an...
India cartoonist Aseem Trivedi freed from jail on bail - BBC
Sep 12, 2012 · Aseem Trivedi flashed a victory sign as he left Mumbai's Arthur Road jail on Wednesday. Crowds waiting outside waved flags and chanted slogans.
| Aseem Trivedi
Aseem Trivedi is a cartoonist, activist and founder member of Free Speech Foundation. He is known for his campaigns like Cartoons Against Corruption, Cartoons for Human Rights and Save Your Voice. His website was banned by Mumbai Police in 2011.