Top Court Ponders Controversial WhatsApp Beef Message

The Supreme Court addressed a plea by Buddha Prakash Bouddha, seeking the dismissal of an FIR in Madhya Pradesh. The FIR followed a WhatsApp message suggesting beef consumption was essential for Hindus, allegedly offending religious sentiments. The high court deemed the message as potential promotion of enmity.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea that challenges an FIR lodged against Buddha Prakash Bouddha. He faces accusations over a WhatsApp message suggesting that beef consumption is fundamental for Hindus.

The high court had previously dismissed Bouddha's plea to quash the FIR, indicating that the allegations showed preliminary evidence of offenses committed.

The FIR was filed under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, highlighting claims that Bouddha's message could hurt religious sentiments and incite disharmony between groups.

(With inputs from agencies.)