High Court Grants Bail to Ex-Councillor Amid 'Love Jihad' Allegations

The Madhya Pradesh High Court granted bail to former Congress councillor Anwar Kadri, accused of financing 'love jihad' in Indore. Released on bail, Kadri must attend weekly police check-ins until trial conclusion. The court refrained from commenting on case merits while acknowledging Kadri's criminal history.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted bail to Anwar Kadri, a former Congress councillor accused of funding 'love jihad' conversions in Indore. Kadri, arrested five months prior, is required to check in weekly with local police until his trial concludes.

Justice Subodh Abhyankar allowed Kadri's bail with a bond of Rs 25,000 and imposed conditions for regular attendance at police stations, citing no immediate ruling on the case's merits. The court highlighted Kadri's extensive criminal record as a factor for monitoring.

The prosecution raised concerns about the case diary's availability and Kadri's involvement in multiple criminal cases. However, the court noted the prosecution's reliance on a co-accused's testimony and the absence of direct links to Kadri, enabling a decision in favor of bail.

(With inputs from agencies.)