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Bombay High Court Stays Kunal Kamra's Arrest, Reserves Decision on FIR

The court has directed Mumbai police not to arrest the comedian until a final ruling is issued on his plea to quash the defamation FIR tied to his satire on 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's legal battle centers on an FIR filed for defamation and public mischief after he parodied a Bollywood song to call Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde a 'traitor.'
  • The Bombay High Court has reserved its decision on Kamra's petition to quash the FIR but granted interim protection from arrest until the final order is issued.
  • Shiv Sena workers vandalized the Habitat Comedy Club in Mumbai after Kamra's performance video was uploaded online, escalating the political tensions surrounding the case.
  • Kamra's legal team argues that the FIR infringes on his constitutional rights to free speech, while the prosecution contends his act was malicious and targeted an individual’s reputation.
  • The case highlights broader debates over freedom of expression, political dissent, and the use of legal mechanisms to regulate artists and public figures in India.