High Court Grants Bail in Ganga Iftar Party Case

The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to the remaining six individuals accused in the Ganga iftar party case. Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla noted that this decision aligns with bail previously granted to other accused. The case involves accusations of hurting religious sentiments by consuming non-vegetarian food during an iftar party.

The Allahabad High Court has extended bail to the remaining six individuals implicated in the controversial iftar party case on the Ganga in Varanasi. Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla highlighted that the decision was consistent with prior rulings where eight others previously received bail.

This ruling comes amidst accusations that the defendants offended religious sentiments by consuming non-vegetarian food and discarding leftovers into the river. The court emphasized that their release would not interfere with ongoing investigations.

The defendants, incarcerated since March 17, have assured the court of their regret and promised to refrain from repeating such actions in the future. The incident prompted legal action under various provisions, including those related to defiling a place of worship and outraging religious feelings.