The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a criminal case against two individuals accused of chanting “Jai Shri Ram” slogans inside a mosque, stating that such actions do not harm religious sentiments, reports news agency IANS. On Tuesday, Justice M Nagaprasanna led a single-division bench that overturned the charges, questioning how the slogans could offend any community’s religious feelings.
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a criminal case against two individuals accused of chanting “Jai Shri Ram” slogans inside a mosque, stating that such actions do not harm religious sentiments, reports news agency IANS. On Tuesday, Justice M Nagaprasanna led a single-division bench that overturned the charges, questioning how the slogans could offend any community’s religious feelings.
The Karnataka high court said that Hindus and Muslims in the area live in harmony.
The accused were initially charged under various Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections, including charges related to outraging religious feelings, criminal trespass, statements conducing to public mischief, and criminal intimidation
Chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ in mosque doesn’t hurt religious sentiments: Karnataka high court
