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Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 8: India's limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was today (January 8) issued a non-bailable warrant by a court here with regard to his photo as God Vishnu on a magazine cover.

According to reports on Friday (January 8), a non-bailable warrant was issued against the Indian skipper by a court in Anantapur and has been asked to appear in person on February 25. Dhoni is currently in Australia to play 5 ODIs and 3 T20Is against the hosts, from January 12. The tour ends on January 31.

In the April 2013 edition of "Business Today" magazine, Dhoni's face was morphed as God Vishnu on the cover page with the title "God of big deals". For this, cases were filed against the cricketer for "denigrating" Hindu God. In August 2015, the Karnataka High Court, after taking up the case, had observed: "A celebrity and a cricketer like Dhoni should know the consequences of hurting religious sentiments of people. He should have known the consequences of doing such ads."

In his defence, Dhoni had said he did not pose as God. "I haven't received any remuneration/goodwill or money for the news article or for usage of my picture on the cover page or anywhere else. Neither have I posed for the picture which was published in the magazine on April 14, 2013," the captain had said. In September 2015, the Supreme Court had stayed criminal proceedings against Dhoni in the same case where he was alleged to have deliberately hurt religious sentiments by posing as God Vishnu.

Source: http://www.oneindia.com/sports/cric...d-against-india-captain-ms-dhoni-1977292.html
 
Posing as Lord Ram, Lord Krishna is all part of our culture.

Kids do that ALL THE FREAKING TIME.

Posing as Vishnu isn't even violation of sentiments. As usual some jobless people are kicking up a storm over nothing.

Worst part is this isn't anyway related to Dhoni cos he didn't even officially pose for it.
 
Does this come under the same offense as that Aussie dude with the hindu deity tattoo on his leg?
 
Our judiciary is busy with these headline grabbing useless cases while millions of cases continue to pile up denying justice to innocents :(

I hope Supreme Court reads the riot act to the sessions judge and suspends him.
 
Do we sue all those stage actors who participate in Ramleela during Vijayadashmi depicting themselves as Gods?

This does not make sense at all. Firstly, Dhoni never posed as a God, just his picture was used by the magazine, secondly how is it hurting religious sentiments is beyond me.

At the worst, the magazine should be sued, not Dhoni.
 
Non issue to be honest. Don't know why people get butt hurt over religion!
 
As far i know he is in Australia and today he will be playing practice match. Now what?? Will he be called back?
 
Moh@n said:
Do we sue all those stage actors who participate in Ramleela during Vijayadashmi depicting themselves as Gods?

This does not make sense at all. Firstly, Dhoni never posed as a God, just his picture was used by the magazine, secondly how is it hurting religious sentiments is beyond me.

At the worst, the magazine should be sued, not Dhoni.
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I have seen numerous time these sort of things, but never heard of any issue.
 
Moh@n said:
At the worst, the magazine should be sued, not Dhoni.
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Isn't it? This was my first reaction.. Obviously they would've photoshopped.. (not as if posing as the Lord is a crime anyway)
 
sensible-indian-fan said:
Posing as Lord Ram, Lord Krishna is all part of our culture.

Kids do that ALL THE FREAKING TIME.

Posing as Vishnu isn't even violation of sentiments. As usual some jobless people are kicking up a storm over nothing.

Worst part is this isn't anyway related to Dhoni cos he didn't even officially pose for it.
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iirc, the issue was not about him posing as Lord Vishnu. The issue was in that pic, he would be having some 10 arms, in one of which, he would be seen holding a shoe. That made all the issue.
 
Ramanand Sagar and the makers of the tele serial Mahabharata should also be sued then as that showed actors playing various Gods. Must have hurt religious sentiments too :facepalm:
 
street cricketer said:
iirc, the issue was not about him posing as Lord Vishnu. The issue was in that pic, he would be having some 10 arms, in one of which, he would be seen holding a shoe. That made all the issue.
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If God is in everything, isn't he in a shoe as well?
 
Then all the kids that dress during Janmashtami and eating ice cream later should also be sent into juvenile centers not to forget the actors from Tashan or Jaane Bhi do Yaaro.

They are only managing to alienate more people from the religion by these stupid warrants.
 
Court issues Non-bailable warrant against Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni

New Delhi: A non-bailable warrant has been issued against Indian skipper MS Dhoni by a court in Anantapur in connection with him appearing on the cover of a magazine as Lord Vishnu.

The 34-year-old has been asked to be present in court on 25 February.

The legendary skipper was in hot water in 2013 for appearing in an advertisement on the cover of Business Today as Lord Vishnu holding a number of things.

The ad prompted social activist Jayakumar Hiremath to file a case to register a complaint against him, with a case being registered against him under section 295 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

In reply, the High Court had said, "These celebrities are only signing ads without any responsibility. Their aim is to earn easy money without considering the problems it may create."

Taking cognisance of the complaint filed by Hiremath, the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) had registered a case against Dhoni under section 295 (injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class) along with 34 of the IPC.

Later, the ACMM had issued summons to Dhoni to appear before the court, which he did not and instead moved the High Court against its direction.

http://zeenews.india.com/sports/cri...ntroversial-magazine-cover-issue_1842976.html
 
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Here is the controversial Pic, certainly in poor taste. Dhoni should have known better.
 
street cricketer said:
iirc, the issue was not about him posing as Lord Vishnu. The issue was in that pic, he would be having some 10 arms, in one of which, he would be seen holding a shoe. That made all the issue.
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Yeah true.

But still.....too much made about nothing where the point of the message was clear. But then people can use some technicality in law to file a case.

However its a surprise how Dhoni got entangled in this issue (instead of the magazine) when he didn't pose for it.
 
sensible-indian-fan said:
Yeah true.

But still.....too much made about nothing where the point of the message was clear. But then people can use some technicality in law to file a case.

However its a surprise how Dhoni got entangled in this issue (instead of the magazine) when he didn't pose for it.
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Bhai Dhoni is with the team in Aus and currently he is playing practice match. So will he be called back????
 
sensible-indian-fan said:
Yeah true.

But still.....too much made about nothing where the point of the message was clear. But then people can use some technicality in law to file a case.

However its a surprise how Dhoni got entangled in this issue (instead of the magazine) when he didn't pose for it.
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I was wondering the same just saw the cover but didn't know.

the Karnataka High Court, after taking up the case, had observed: "A celebrity and a cricketer like Dhoni should know the consequences of hurting religious sentiments of people. He should have known the consequences of doing such ads."[/url]
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sensible-indian-fan said:
Yeah true.

But still.....too much made about nothing where the point of the message was clear. But then people can use some technicality in law to file a case.

However its a surprise how Dhoni got entangled in this issue (instead of the magazine) when he didn't pose for it.
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That would've been offensive to a few orthodox religious people. The magazine should have known better.

I don't know whether Dhoni posed for it or not, but anyway people file cases only against the big shots so that they can milk more money.
 
#GreenRoars said:
As far i know he is in Australia and today he will be playing practice match. Now what?? Will he be called back?
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No, the OP says they have asked for his presense on 25th Feb, by then the series in Australia will be over.
 
Should be tried under blasphemy law, unless he apologizes. I understand he did not pose and the magazine morphed his photo, but by not protesting against it he is being complicit in the blasphemy. Not what you expect from someone people look up to.
 
Does that mean he'll be arrested at the Airport when he lands in India? (Non-bailable arrest warrant)
 
Huh?Supreme Court had stayed the order of a another court in the same case,seems some idiot went to another court and got a warrant.Will be stayed.
 
If he was still playing tests I would have suggested a life ban from captaincy, batting and keeping in the format, but no.

He's free to go.
 
Looks like the warrant was issued as he didn't appear the last time in that court. Most likely, it will get cancelled through some legal paperwork.
 
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Looks like Indians share the same gene as Bangladeshi people. This is just downright ridiculous
 
Ridiculous. A few months ago, an Aussie was made to apologize for having some Indian God tattooed in his leg. People need to stop getting offended over these nothing issues.
 
Executioner said:
Looks like Indians share the same gene as Bangladeshi people. This is just downright ridiculous
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I think the blame must go to the company. And if Dhoni had indeed posed for it, a large part of blame goes to him too. They should have known better.
 
I'm sure he will hire the best lawyers to throw this ridiculously stupid case out of the court.
 
Just curious, if mocking god is punishable offence in India, should Amir Khan also not be in jail for mocking religion in PK movie?

Personally think both MSD and Amir were not wrong

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Off topic but if MSD misses out the Australia series it will be blessing in disguise. Beware Aussies...you know whom you need to deal with then :kohli

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razabbas said:
So does that mean that he will be called back from the australia ?
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No. First, his appearance is directed on 25 Feb.

Second, even otherwise this is not an extradition offense since a requirement for extradition is that the act has to be offense in both countries.

Third, despite the name, non-bailable warrant doesn't mean you can't get bail. It just means that bail is not automatically guaranteed as a matter of right. Whatever the case, of course Dhoni will get bail.
 
Colt said:
Does that mean he'll be arrested at the Airport when he lands in India? (Non-bailable arrest warrant)
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Non-bailable doesn't mean you can't get bail (see my above comment).

This name is very very confusing for people who are not lawyers.
 
Oh come on plz leave him alone he's the one who put Indian team sooo good respect the man if it wasn't dhoni Indian team going no were
 
What the hell? The stupidity of some of the posters and this court is beyond me.

So, he didn't pose for the ad and they want him in jail because he did not protest? People want him tried for blasphemy because he did not protest?

The hell is wrong with people?
 
What is wrong with these courts? How about they convict some real criminals for a change :facepalm:
 
uberkoen said:
What the hell? The stupidity of some of the posters and this court is beyond me.

So, he didn't pose for the ad and they want him in jail because he did not protest? People want him tried for blasphemy because he did not protest?

The hell is wrong with people?
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There are no blasphemy laws in India.
 
Some of us jobless ppl post on PP and fight over non issues. Others just lodge police complaints! I think we are better, but this is sick, really
 
CricketCartoons said:
Should be tried under blasphemy law, unless he apologizes. I understand he did not pose and the magazine morphed his photo, but by not protesting against it he is being complicit in the blasphemy. Not what you expect from someone people look up to.
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What about those actors who are portraying Hindu Gods in daily soaps?
 
Indian_Supporter said:
Off topic but if MSD misses out the Australia series it will be blessing in disguise. Beware Aussies...you know whom you need to deal with then :kohli

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I am afraid to say that it should be india who should beware of aussies since india could not manage to win a single odi from australia.
Remember, in 2012 when india tvs were posting ads as indias strongest team vs australia's wickest team in history.
And just how that indias strongest team heavily armoured by fabulous 4 go thrashed 4-0.

Don't be too excited, its ok to be optimistic for this series but your most recent record in australia has been very appalling :D

Regards
 
Indian_Supporter said:
Off topic but if MSD misses out the Australia series it will be blessing in disguise. Beware Aussies...you know whom you need to deal with then :kohli

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off-topic to this thread but relevant to your post

I am afraid to say that it should be india who should beware of aussies since india could not manage to win a single odi from australia.
Remember, in 2012 when india tvs were posting ads as indias strongest team vs australia's wickest team in history.
And just how that indias strongest team heavily armoured by fabulous 4 got thrashed 4-0. odis were not impressive when it came to aus vs india(in aus)

Don't be too excited, its ok to be optimistic for this series but your most recent record in australia has been very appalling :D

Regards
 
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pacesensation said:
off-topic to this thread but relevant to your post

I am afraid to say that it should be india who should beware of aussies since india could not manage to win a single odi from australia.
Remember, in 2012 when india tvs were posting ads as indias strongest team vs australia's wickest team in history.
And just how that indias strongest team heavily armoured by fabulous 4 got thrashed 4-0. odis were not impressive when it came to aus vs india(in aus)

Don't be too excited, its ok to be optimistic for this series but your most recent record in australia has been very appalling :D

Regards
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Yes we had few bad last couple of series there. But dnt forget we beat them and won the commonwealth bank ODI series there in 2008. That aussie team had stars like Gilchrist, Lee, Ponting, Hussey, Clarke etc.

Sure we can beat them again.

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Robbie said:
My point is that the picture is not at all disrespectful to issue a warrant. Local courts are disgrace.
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Fair enough. I am glad the court thought otherwise. And may the law take its own course and this serves as a lesson to the future transgressors.
 
Robbie said:
How is this picture disrespectful?
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It would be pretty hard to prove that it is. Yes the God Vishnu is promoting brands such as Lays crisps and Pepsi, but then as Hindu Gods are ever morphing and flexible, it's perfectly plausible that Vishnu could take the form of a cricket hero and recommend some top brands over others.
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
It would be pretty hard to prove that it is. Yes the God Vishnu is promoting brands such as Lays crisps and Pepsi, but then as Hindu Gods are ever morphing and flexible, it's perfectly plausible that Vishnu could take the form of a cricket hero and recommend some top brands over others.
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Maybe...
Even if it is disrespectful then the Gods will punish them.Why humans should decide wether it is disrespectful or not.
 
Robbie said:
Maybe...
Even if it is disrespectful then the Gods will punish them.Why humans should decide wether it is disrespectful or not.
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Let us extend this justice to everything. Leave the justice to Gods for every theft, murder and rape. Who are humans to decide punishment?
 
Robbie said:
Maybe...
Even if it is disrespectful then the Gods will punish them.Why humans should decide wether it is disrespectful or not.
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You need to direct that question to the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate who registered a case against Dhoni under section 295 (injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class) along with 34 of the IPC.
 
Cpt. Rishwat said:
You need to direct that question to the Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate who registered a case against Dhoni under section 295 (injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class) along with 34 of the IPC.
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I did.. Why do you think i didnt?:))
 
I'm absolutely surprised regarding the hate Dhoni gets from Indian PP'ers and Indians in general. This guy won you the world, each and everything, and yet they act "na-shukray" towards him..
 
CricketCartoons said:
You don't think it is blasphemy and that is fine. But others dont think so, and they have gone to seek justice. Now the laws of the land will decide the punishment. That is the whole point.
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It doesn't matter in local courts if it's decided that dhoni is blasphemous or not. It will keep on going for years even after the decision. The losing party will go to higher courts and every judge's opinion will be different. Let's not go there.

What matters is your points(logic) against mine. You give your reasons why do you think the picture is blasphemous and I'll give mine as to why I don't think so.
 
Syed1 said:
I'm absolutely surprised regarding the hate Dhoni gets from Indian PP'ers and Indians in general. This guy won you the world, each and everything, and yet they act "na-shukray" towards him..
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No hate from Indians in general.

Only Indians on this forum.

There is a subsection of the Indian fan-base that is classist and will never forgive Dhoni for being a small town boy.

There is a subsection of fans who are rabid about Test match and hate that Dhoni prefers IPL, T20 and ODIs to their sacred format.
 
Robbie said:
It doesn't matter in local courts if it's decided that dhoni is blasphemous or not. It will keep on going for years even after the decision. The losing party will go to higher courts and every judge's opinion will be different. Let's not go there.

What matters is your points(logic) against mine. You give your reasons why do you think the picture is blasphemous and I'll give mine as to why I don't think so.
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Neither your points or mine matters in this case. What matters is the law of the land. I dont care about your definition of blasphemy. I am just happy that the matter has gone to court and I am interested in how justice is served.
 
There are three type of people in the thread:

1) The sane ones - Asking for the magazine to be sued but not Dhoni if it actually hurt religious sentiments. Dhoni does not needs to apologize in any case. It is not his doing.

2) The point scorers - Using words like religion is the bane of humanity. What has religion itself to do with what its followers are doing? If someone does anything wrong in the name of the religion that should not implicate the religion.

3) The insane ones - Dhoni should be tried under blasphemy law because by not denying or apologizing he is a partner in this crime.
 
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