The Allahabad High Court granted bail to a man accused of abusing Lord Ram on Facebook Messenger. This decision came amidst a case involving allegations of religious insult on social media. The court’s ruling marks a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings. The accused will now await further proceedings as the case progresses.
Allahabad: The recent grant of bail by the Allahabad High Court to Riyaz, accused of abusing Lord Shri Ram on Facebook, stirred attention. Riyaz, also known as Ovaisi, faced charges under various sections of the IPC and IT Act.
Justice Sameer Jain’s bench noted Riyaz’s lack of a criminal record beyond this case and the relatively short maximum punishment. The court, without opining on the case’s merits, considered Riyaz’s apology and granted bail.
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Ovaisi arrested on January 28, 2024, following a case filed against him under Sections 153-A, 295-A, 505(2) of the IPC, and Section 67 of the IT Act at Sureri Police Station in Uttar Pradesh’s Jaunpur district.
Ovaisi’s lawyer emphasized his innocence and respect for Hinduism, seeking relief for his client. The case, registered in Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, sparked debates about religious sensitivities and legal freedoms. Ovaisi’s lawyer claimed that a friend used his Facebook account and that Ovaisi apologized to the police. The lawyer argued that the country’s secular fabric strong enough not to be disrupted by false messages.
The high court acknowledged that an offensive message sent from Ovaisi’s account but noted his clean criminal record. The court emphasized the robustness of India’s secular values despite such incidents.
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The Allahabad High Court granted bail to Riyaz alias Ovaisi, accused of abusing Lord Rama on Facebook, taking into account his unconditional apology submitted at the police station. Along with other conditions, the court directed Ovaisi to not indulge in any criminal and antisocial activity while being on bail.
Read Judgement: [Riyaz Alias Ovaisi v. State of UP]
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