The Bombay High Court granted bail to nine individuals involved in the Nagpur riots linked to protests against Aurangzeb’s tomb. Justice Urmila Joshi-Phalke stated their continued detention was unnecessary, allowing their release pending further legal proceedings. The communal unrest, driven by historical sensitivities, escalated into violence in March 2025.
The Allahabad High Court granted interim bail to Dr. Medusa, alias Madri Kakoti, an assistant professor, regarding social media posts about the Pahalgam terror attack. An FIR, filed by an ABVP leader, accused her of threatening national integrity. The case raises concerns over free speech limits and anti-national expressions.
The Calcutta High Court has authorized a peaceful protest in Salt Lake over communal clashes in Murshidabad during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Five protesters can submit their concerns to the West Bengal Human Rights Commission. The demonstration aims to address grievances following violence that resulted in three deaths, emphasizing the need for justice.
Zafar Ali, president of the Shahi Jama Masjid management committee, was denied bail by a Sambhal court following his arrest on March 23 for involvement in communal violence during a protest against a mosque survey. The court cited serious allegations against him, including inciting unrest and property damage, leading to continued custody.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to 14 Muslim men accused of communal violence during the Ram Temple consecration celebrations, citing lack of evidence for premeditated conspiracy. Justice Jamadar noted insufficient proof of their involvement and deemed continued detention unwarranted. The court highlighted coincidental presence in the area, undermining claims of intent.
The Supreme Court annulled a Rs.1 lakh fine imposed on advocate Mehmood Pracha by the Allahabad High Court, which criticized him for “forum shopping” and attire while representing himself. Pracha’s plea was dismissed by the High Court, deemed to waste the court’s time. The Supreme Court found no basis for the fine.
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Faruk Mohammad Bhana, convicted for his role in the 2002 Godhra train burning that killed 59, had his request for temporary bail denied by the Gujarat High Court. The court noted that other family members could care for Bhana’s unwell father and highlighted his recent 8-day bail as a factor in the decision.