The Jammu & Kashmir High Court paused the criminal trial against Jitendra Tyagi for alleged derogatory remarks on Islam, citing lack of required government sanction. The next hearing is set for July 7 as proceedings remain stayed.
Jitendra Tyagi, formerly Wasim Rizvi, was acquitted in the 2021 Haridwar hate speech case. The court found no solid proof or religious unrest caused by his speech.
A Srinagar court directed SSP to form a special team to arrest Jitendra Tyagi (formerly Waseem Rizvi) over alleged derogatory remarks against Islam and Prophet Muhammad. He must be presented in court by April 25.
