Supreme Court transfers all FIRs against comedian Munawar Faruqui to Indore
The Hindu
The Supreme Court transferred all FIRs against comedian Munawar Faruqui, to Indore in Madhya Pradesh, while also extending his interim protection for three weeks with regard to the production warrant in Delhi
The Supreme Court on April 24 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 B.R. Gavai and Sanjay Karol also extended Faruqui's interim protection for three weeks with regard to the production warrant in Delhi.
The Supreme 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.
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The Supreme Court had on February 5, 2021 released Faruqui on an interim bail, staying the Madhya Pradesh High Court order under which he was refused release.
Denying him bail, the Madhya Pradesh High Court had then noted that promoting harmony is one of the constitutional duties.
According to the FIR, the comedy show, where the remarks now under scrutiny were made, was held at a cafe in 56 Dukan area of Indore on January 1, 2021.
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