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Bombay High Court Reserves Decision on Kunal Kamra's Plea to Quash FIR

The court has directed police not to arrest the comedian while deliberating on his petition challenging defamation and public mischief charges over remarks about Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde.

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Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra.
HC reserves order on Kamra’s plea, restrains police from arresting him
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Overview

  • Kunal Kamra is facing legal action over a satirical remark indirectly calling Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde a 'traitor' during a comedy performance.
  • The Bombay High Court has reserved its order on Kamra's petition to quash the FIR, instructing police not to arrest him until a final decision is issued.
  • Kamra argues that the FIR infringes on his constitutional rights, including freedom of speech and expression, and has sought judicial relief.
  • The comedian, currently under interim transit anticipatory bail granted by the Madras High Court, has not complied with multiple Mumbai Police summons for questioning.
  • The case highlights broader debates on the limits of free speech, the role of satire in political discourse, and the judiciary's role in addressing politically sensitive issues.