Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Man for Controversial Instagram Post
Allahabad HC grants bail to man booked for remarks on 'I Love Mohammed'
Hindustan Times
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The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Nadeem Khan, a resident of Muzaffar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, who was arrested for allegedly making inflammatory remarks on Instagram regarding 'I Love Mohammed.' The court noted that the post did not target any specific community and considered the lack of criminal history of the accused.
- 01Nadeem Khan granted bail by Allahabad High Court.
- 02Post on Instagram allegedly led to riots in Bareilly district.
- 03Court found no specific community targeted in the remarks.
- 04Accused has been in jail since October 17, 2025.
- 05Defense argued the trial is unlikely to conclude soon.
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The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to Nadeem Khan, a resident of Muzaffar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, who was arrested for making controversial remarks on his Instagram account. The post, which included the phrase 'I Love Mohammed,' was deemed sensitive and allegedly incited riots in Bareilly district, leading to significant property damage. During the bail hearing, Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla noted that the post did not name any specific caste or community. The defense argued that the accused has no prior criminal record and that the trial is not expected to conclude in the near future. The state counsel opposed the bail, highlighting the potential for unrest caused by such remarks. Ultimately, the court decided to grant bail, considering the circumstances surrounding the case and the accused's detention since October 17, 2025.
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The court's decision may influence public sentiment and law enforcement responses to similar cases in Uttar Pradesh.
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