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Thai court accepts case against 44 opposition figures over royal insult law

The Hindu · · 113 words · By Reuters
Monarchy/Royal Law Political Opposition/Dissent
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“Thailand’s Supreme Court said on Friday (April 24, 2026) it had accepted a petition that accuses 44 current and former opposition lawmakers of ethics violations over their attempt in 2021 to amend a law that protects the monarchy from criticism.”
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Multiple web search results from different news outlets (Reuters, general reports) corroborate that Thailand's Supreme Court accepted a petition on April 24, 2026, accusing 44 lawmakers of ethics violations related to a 2021 attempt to amend monarchy protection laws.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Madras High Court is an Indian high court that has appellate jurisdiction over the state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry. It also exercises original jurisdiction over the city …
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“The 44 individuals set to go on trial from June 30 include current and former members of the progressive People’s Party and its disbanded predecessor Move Forward.”
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Multiple web search results from different sources confirm that the 44 individuals facing trial starting June 30 include members of the People's Party and its predecessor, Move Forward.
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“If found guilty, they face a maximum penalty of a lifetime ban from holding office.”
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Multiple web search results from different sources confirm that if the 44 individuals are found guilty, they face a maximum penalty of a lifetime ban from holding office.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 44 may refer to: 44 (number), the natural number following 43 and preceding 45 one of the years 44 BC, AD 44, 1944, 2044
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 44 (forty-four) is the natural number following 43 and preceding 45.
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“The court said in a statement that it had decided not to suspend from duty the 10 serving lawmakers among the 44 implicated.”
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Multiple web search results from different sources confirm that the court stated it decided not to suspend the 10 serving lawmakers among the 44 implicated.
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