HP High Court: Wishing India-Pakistan Peace Not Sedition
HP High Court: Wishing India-Pakistan Peace Not Sedition
The Himachal Pradesh High Court granted bail to Abhishek Singh Bhardwaj, who was accused of uploading pictures of restricted weapons and a Pakistani flag on Facebook, contacting a Pakistani citizen, and chanting 'Khalistan Zindabad'. Justice Rakesh Kainthla's bench clarified that expressing a desire for peace between India and Pakistan and opposing war does not constitute sedition. The court also stated that merely posting a slogan like 'Khalistan Zindabad' is not a crime unless it demonstrates intent to incite dissatisfaction or rebellion, noting no solid evidence of such intent was found. Bail was issued with strict conditions, including restrictions on tampering with evidence and mandatory reporting of address and communication changes.
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