Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules 'Literary Expression No Crime' in Urdu Poem Case

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that "literary expression is no crime" in a case against a teacher accused of hurting sentiments with an Urdu poem, leading to the seizure of his mobile phone under a new penal code section.

10 May, 14:00 — 10 May, 14:00

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"Literary Expression No Crime": Madhya Pradesh High Court On Case Against Teacher Over Urdu Poem

The complaint alleged that the video was derogatory to women, hurt sentiments and could disturb social harmony. Police then registered an FIR under Section 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and seized Ansari's mobile phone.

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