The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui in connection with a case filed by the Madhya Pradesh police for alleged "hurting of religious sentiments".
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.
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 R F Nariman and B R Gavai. Faruqui and four others were arrested on January 1 following a complaint by a BJP MLA s son that alleged objectionable remarks about Hindu deities and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were passed during a comedy show at a cafe in Indore on New Year s day. One more person was arrested subsequently.
SC to hear comedian Munawar Faruqui s plea against HC order on Friday
Faruqui was arrested following a complaint by a BJP MLA s son that alleged objectionable remarks about Hindu deities and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were passed during a comedy show.
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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.
SC to hear comedian Munawar Faruqui’s plea against HC order denying him bail today
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Updated: Thursday, February 4, 2021, 23:44 [IST]
New Delhi, Feb 04: 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 R F Nariman and B R Gavai.
Faruqui and four others were arrested on January 1 following a complaint by a BJP MLA s son that alleged objectionable remarks about Hindu deities and Union Home Minister Amit Shah were passed during a comedy show at a cafe in Indore on New Year s day. One more person was arrested subsequently.