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The case was filed in 2017 by Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain, who said Mishra termed his remarks as "politically motivated" in the apology.
Mira Nair, Amitav Ghosh, Ramchandra Guha, Meena Kandaswamy, Romila Thapar said they stand in "solidarity and outrage" with Khalid.
The BJP leader said he didn’t give a speech, but a Delhi Minorities Commission panel noted that violence erupted soon after his speech at Maujpur.
The rights body said that it is concerned that the police is not investigating the role of BJP leaders such as Kapil Mishra despite electronic evidence being available.
Rubina Bano, who is nine months pregnant, moved the Delhi High Court for protection in August.
The publishing house faced massive backlash online on Friday after a purported advertisement of the book launch on Saturday with BJP leader Kapil Mishra as a guest of honour did the rounds on social media.
BJP leader Mishra had told the police to clear anti-CAA protesters from Jaffrabad a day before riots erupted in Delhi.
Just like last time, it's only for Hindu victims.
The top court said the matters pertaining to the riots will be listed before the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court on Friday, while the SC will hear the matter concerning the alleged speech by Mander.
“The Centre should have acted quickly to control the violence,” Atishi said and accused BJP leader Kapil Mishra of making “hate speeches”.