The Supreme Court has granted relief to Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Swami Prasad Maurya in a case regarding his alleged “objectionable” remarks about the sacred text “Ramcharit Manas”. The court has stayed the criminal proceedings against Maurya and has also issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government, seeking a response to Maurya’s plea challenging an order of the Allahabad High Court. The High Court had dismissed Maurya’s petition to quash the proceedings pending in a Pratapgarh court. The Supreme Court questioned the sensitivity surrounding the matter and stated that it is a matter of interpretation. The court’s decision comes in the wake of the recent consecration of the idol of “Ram Lalla” in Ayodhya. Maurya had previously challenged the charge sheet filed against him and the summoning order issued by a lower court. He argued that there was no evidence against him to support the accusation of vilifying the Hindu religious text.
Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya received relief from the Supreme Court regarding his controversial remark about Ramcharitmanas. The apex court dismissed the criminal complaint filed against him, stating that his statement was made in the context of a political rally and did not intend to hurt religious sentiments. The court emphasized the importance of freedom of speech and expression while also acknowledging the need to maintain harmony and respect for all religions.
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Samajwadi Party leader Swami Prasad Maurya receives relief from Supreme Court in Ramcharitmanas remark case.
