
Kunal Kamra Eknath Shinde Bombay High Court: The arrest of Kunal Kamra has been stopped till the verdict is pronounced.
Kunal Kamra Eknath Shinde Bombay High Court: The Bombay High Court reserved its order on the petition on the petition for canceling the FIR lodged against ‘Stand-up comedian’ Kunal Kamra to make allegedly derogatory remarks against Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and said that till then he does not need to arrest (Kamara). A bench of Justice S. Kotwal and Justice S Modak reserved their order after hearing the arguments of both sides. The court told the police that Kamra should not be arrested until the order is passed in this case.
What is the matter of Kunal Kamra
An FIR has been lodged against Kamra at Khar police station on charges of commenting indirectly about Shinde during a Mumbai comedy show. Kamra (36) has moved the High Court against the FIR lodged on the complaint of Shiv Sena MLA. Complaints are also filed against him in other police stations. Kamra has claimed in her petition that complaints against her are her speech and freedom of expression, any profession and right to do business and violation of fundamental rights of life and freedom provided under the Constitution. Kamra, a resident of Tamil Nadu, received an interim transit anticipatory bail from the Madras High Court last month. Despite being sent three times, Kamra did not appear before the Mumbai Police for questioning.
What happened in High Court in Kunal Kamra case
- Government lawyer Hiten Venegaonkar read the statement made by the most published complainant for FIR in court. Also read the song that was sung by Kunal Kamra about Shinde.
- After this, he said, this is an individual criticism, which has won DCM by winning by public vote, hence it cannot be called political sattaire.
- Nor can it be called a personal opinion on the functioning of the government.
- This is a malicious targeting.
- This has been targeted by an individual.
- Content of the complaint shows that it is a cognitive offense and needs an inquiry.
- The allegations that have been made require an investigation. To know the truth Evidence has to be collected, so FIR is necessary. The police have registered an FIR.
- The complainant reached the police station on 23 March at 10.45 pm. The police heard the video link and then registered an FIR on 12.08 mid -night on 24 March. This FIR was registered at MIDC police station. Later it was transferred to Khar police station. What Kamra said, he knew about her consequence.
- If someone else of this argument of the petitioner called a traitor, no action was taken, it is absolutely wrong. This is not the law of this country that if action is not taken against them, then why against me?
- The sister has been abused. This is not a comedy.
- The court asked whether he would take responsibility for Kamra’s security?
- The government lawyer said that if requested, he will definitely protect.
- Court – Can a statement be taken by going where Kamra lives?
- Government lawyer – This will be a wrong practice.
- Court – What is the problem when we give permission?
- Court – Kamra’s lawyer – Never come to Mumbai?
- Kamra’s lawyer – sometimes comes. If he needs to come to Chennai to record the statement, then he will come.
- Court – Government lawyer – We can ask the police there to cooperate in recording the statement.
- Court – Record the statement, but there is no need for arrest yet and the notice being given to the police, it seems that you do not want to arrest. Go to Chennai and record the statement.
- Government lawyer – Yes, we will not arrest the evidence shown right now, but if new materials come during the investigation, they will come to the court for arrest.
- Court – Police has given notice under 35 (3) BNSS, which does not require arrest.
- Court – The Bombay High Court has reserved its decision on cancellation of FIR and until the decision on it comes, Kunal Kamra’s arrest will be stopped.
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