All Cases Against Comedian Munawar Faruqui Transferred To Madhya Pradesh

A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sanjay Karol also extended Mr Faruqui's interim protection for three weeks with regard to the production warrant in Delhi.

The Supreme Court on Monday transferred all FIRs against comedian Munawar Faruqui, lodged against him for allegedly making remarks on Hindu deities during a show and hurting religious sentiments, to Indore in Madhya Pradesh.

A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Sanjay Karol also extended Mr Faruqui's interim protection for three weeks with regard to the production warrant in Delhi.

The top court clarified that it has not commented on the merits of the plea for quashing and if any plea is filed, it shall be considered as per law on its merits.

The top court had on February 5, 2021 released Mr Faruqui on interim bail, staying the Madhya Pradesh High Court order under which he was refused release.