New Delhi: The Allahabad High Court on Friday granted bail to Surya Prakash, who was booked for a Facebook post against Lord Rama and Krishna. The court further said that Lord Rama and Krishna reside in the hearts of Indians.
A bench headed by Justice Shekhar Yadav said the right to freedom of speech and expression does not allow anyone to hurt the religious sentiments of others. He further said that whether one believes in God or not, one does not get the right to hurt the faith of another person and it is mandatory for the citizens to respect the culture of the country and the great man.
“The obscene remarks made by the accused/applicant about the great men of India, Lord Shri Ram and Lord Shri Krishna, is an insult to the faith of majority of the people of this country and it disturbs the peace, harmony in the society. Consequences will have to be faced,” the court said.
While granting bail, the court asked Jatav not to commit crimes in future.
“The Indian Constitution, which is the largest and most liberal constitution in the world, allows a citizen not to believe in any religion or to be an atheist, but it must be seen that he is against the traditions relating to religion, health, morality and There is no law and order or rights of other citizens,” the court said.
Commissioner of Police & Ors Vs Acharya J. Referring to the Supreme Court’s 2004 judgment in the case of Avadhuta et al., also known as the Ananda Margi case, the High Court held that there are limits to the right and right to freedom of religion. For freedom of speech and expression.
In the Anand Margi case, the apex court had ruled that the practice of Tandava dance in public is not an essential part of the Anand Margi faith.
Similarly, there is a ban on cow slaughter during Eid celebrations as it hurts the sentiments of other religions, the high court said.
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