Munawar Faruqui Case : Supreme Court Grants Ad-Interim Bail;Stays Production Warrant In UP Case -Live Updates From Hearing

The Supreme Court granted ad-interim bail to comedian Munawar Faruqui in a case registered by Madhya Pradesh police for alleged hurting of religious sentiments.

"The learned counsel has pointed out to us that quite apart from the fact that the allegations made in the FIR are vague that the procedure contained in Section 41 Cr.P.C. as adumbrated by our Judgment in "Arnesh Kumar Vs. State of Bihar & Anr.", reported in (2014) 8 SCC 273, has not been followed before arresting the petitioner. This being the case, we issue notice in both the petitions, and stay the Judgment of the High Court. The petitioner is released on ad-interim bail on conditions to the satisfaction of the trial court", the order said.

SC issues notice on the petitions filed by #MunawarFaruqui for bail and quashing the MP Police FIR in the case for alleged hurting of religious sentiments.

The Court also stays the the production warrant issued in a case by UP Police.

Notice issued on interim bail plea as well.

"Alright", Justice Nariman says. Protection granted to Munawar Faruqui in the production warrant in UP Case.

Kirpal also seeks protection from the production warrant issued in UP Police case.

Justice Nariman's bench issues notice on the petitions.

Justice Nariman : Is it correct that the Arnesh Kumar judgment is not followed in the case? If that is not followed, then it is good enough.

Advocate Saurabh Kirpal says he is appearing for the petitioner #MunawarFaruqui in the writ peitition.

Kirpal : This is a case of victimization.

Munawar Faruqui case :

The bench of Justices RF Nariman and BR Gavai takes up the case.

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