The Supreme Court stayed criminal proceedings against a priest booked over remarks on religion, issuing notice to Uttar Pradesh. The bench held trial shall remain stayed while examining the plea challenging FIR and allegations of hurting religious sentiments.
The Allahabad High Court sought an explanation from the Uttar Pradesh government over omission of “Hon’ble” before a Union Minister’s name in an FIR. The Bench stressed police must follow protocol by adding appropriate honorifics.
