Munawar Faruqui Case : Madhya Pradesh High Court To Pronounce Judgment Tomorrow On Bail Plea

The Madhya Pradesh High Court, Indore Bench will tomorrow deliver judgment in the bail applications filed by comedian Munawar Faruqui and co- accused Nalin Yadav, who were arrested on January 2 for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during their comic show.

A single bench of Justice Rohit Arya had reserved judgment on January 25 in their bail applications.

In the hearing on January 25, Justice Rohit Arya while hearing the counsels objecting on the bail applications, remarked that:

"Such people must not be spared. I will reserve the order on merits".

According to the intervenors, the comedian accused had allegedly made highly objectionable statements against Hindu Gods and deities.

In view of this, the single judge observed:

"But why you take undue advantage of other's religious sentiments and emotions. What is wrong with your mindset? How can you do this for the purpose of your business?"

Faruqui, a resident of Gujarat, was arrested on January 2 along with four others for allegedly making indecent remarks against Hindu deities and against Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a show held at a cafe in 56 Dukan area of Indore on January 1.

The complaint was filed against them by Eklavya Singh Gaur (36), son of local BJP legislator Malini Laxman Singh Gaur.

The other arrested persons were identified as Edwin Anthony, Prakhar Vyas and Priyam Vyas.

Police had booked five accused under sections 295-A (deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs), section 269 (unlawful or negligent act likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life) and other provisions of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).