Case Against Kannada Actor Upendra Over Alleged Casteist Remark Put On Hold

Upendra had approached the Karnataka High Court seeking to quash the case registered against him under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

The High Court of Karnataka on Monday granted an interim stay on the FIR registered against Kannada actor-director and politician Upendra under the SC/ST Act, for the alleged remarks made during a Facebook live session.

Upendra had approached the Court seeking to quash the case registered against him alleging offences under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Though the case was not listed for hearing, his advocate moved the court and Justice Hemanth Chandanagoudar who heard the plea, granted the interim stay.