SC to hear comedian Munawar Faruqui's plea challenging Madhya Pradesh HC order tomorrow
Faruqui, who was arrested for allegedly hurting religious sentiments, was denied bail by Madhya Pradesh High Court on 28 Jan. The court noted that 'promoting harmony is one of constitutional duties'
File photo of comedian Munawar Faruqui. Twitter screengrab/Munawar Faruqui
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Friday a plea filed by comedian Munawar Faruqui, who is accused of hurting religious sentiments by allegedly passing objectionably remarks about Hindu deities during a show, challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court order denying him bail.
Faruqui's plea would come up for hearing before a bench comprising Justices RF Nariman and BR Gavai.