Karnataka High Court dismisses charges against men chanting "Jai Shri Ram" in a mosque, ruling no religious outrage.
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed charges against two men accused of chanting "Jai Shri Ram" in a mosque, ruling that the act did not inherently outrage religious sentiments. The court noted the complainant's acknowledgment of communal harmony in the area and stated that the lack of evidence for public disturbance or mischief made further proceedings an abuse of legal process. The case involved multiple charges under the Indian Penal Code, including criminal trespass and intimidation.
October 15, 2024
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