“Despite racially abusing my son, he is a free man now, which shows the sections evoked against him were not serious in nature,” he said. The proposed Section 153C makes imputations and assertions prejudicial to human dignity and makes words, both spoken and written, or signs attempting to discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, or indulging in activity intended to use criminal force or violence against a particular race, a non bailable offence punishable with imprisonment up to five years with fine. While the proposed Section 509A seeks to make any word, gesture or act intended to insult a member of a particular race with imprisonment that may extend to three years with fine.

You can unsubscribe at any time.Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy noticeFour men have been sentenced after a violent attack left a man unconscious by the side of the road.Haider Ali, 21, his brother Sheraz, 20, Shoaib Mohammed, 19, and Zane Harrison, 25, were seen on CCTV driving along Brampton Road in Huntingdon in two cars on December 2.The group pulled over before Sheraz got out and started to threaten the man, who is in his 20s, closely followed by his brother who punched him in the face.Mohammed then did the same and also punched the man. A further blow from Harrison knocked him unconscious.Take part in the Great Big Business Survey today!Calling all business owners and business leaders we want to hear from you.The coronavirus pandemic has been the most turbulent time in business for generations and now we want you to tell us exactly what it has meant for you and your business in our Great Big Business Survey.Follow the link here it only take a couple of minutes but will ensure the voices of local, struggling businesses are heard.The group got back into their cars and drove away while a member of the public, who saw the victim lying on the ground, phoned for an ambulance.After identifying the men from CCTV images, officers arrested Sheraz and Haider at their home in Ambury Hill, Huntingdon, on December 3 and 4.Harrison, of Drivers Avenue, Huntingdon, was arrested in High Street, Huntingdon, on December 5.Mohammed, of Sallowbush Road, Huntingdon, was arrested at Thorpe Wood Police Station on December 16 after handing himself in to police.At Cambridge Crown Court yesterday (May 21) Sheraz Ali was ordered to pay 575 in total costs after pleading guilty to using threatening words and behaviour to cause alarm or distress.How to get the latest Cambridgeshire news direct to your inboxOn Friday, May 1, Harrison was jailed for 18 months after admitting causing grievous bodily harm without intent. He must also complete a further 36 months on licence following his release from prison.At the same hearing Haider Ali was handed 15 months in prison after pleading guilty to causing grievous bodily harm without intent.Mohammed was sentenced to 16 months in prison, suspended for 21 months, after also admitting causing grievous bodily harm without intent and driving while disqualified.PC Alan Tregilgas, who investigated, said: “The group showed no remorse for their actions and it was only thanks to a concerned member of the public that the consequences of this nasty, unprovoked attack weren’t worse.”.