Controversy on the Ganga: Legal Battle over Biryani

A Sessions Court denied bail to 14 individuals who held an Iftar party on a boat in the Ganga River, sparking a legal and cultural controversy. The court upheld charges of defiling a place of worship, with evidence of social discord and public disruption cited as reasons for the decision.

A Sessions Court has rejected the bail applications of 14 men involved in a controversial Iftar party held on a boat in the Ganga River. The event, captured in viral videos, resulted in allegations of defiling a sacred site and harming religious sentiments.

The incident, referred to as linked to public order and social harmony, involved the accused reportedly eating non-vegetarian food and tossing leftovers into the river. The accusations led to an FIR and charges under multiple acts, including those related to promoting enmity and public nuisance.

Despite arguments from the defense, the court ruled in favor of the prosecution's evidence, considering the religious significance of the Ganga and the potential disruption to harmony. The denial of bail maintains the men in custody as legal proceedings continue.

(With inputs from agencies.)