The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to a man who was jailed for allegedly posting on social media that he could get his head severed and could sever heads for 'I Love Mohammed'.
Court's Observation
Granting bail to the accused on May 4, Justice Rajiv Lochan Shukla observed that the 'supposed objectionable' post made by the applicant does not name any particular caste or community. The accused, Nadeem, a resident of Muzaffarnagar, was booked by the Uttar Pradesh police last year for allegedly making sensitive remarks on his Instagram profile.
Arguments by Defense
Appearing on behalf of the accused, his counsel argued that a charge sheet has now been submitted and there is no likelihood of the trial concluding in the near future. He also submitted that the accused has no criminal antecedents.
State's Opposition
On the other hand, opposing the bail, the state counsel submitted that the accused had posted an insensitive comment. It was contended that such an objectionable slogan had led to widespread riots in the district of Bareilly, resulting in serious property damage. It was further contended that the law and order situation became dismal due to anti-social elements incited by these kinds of slogans. The state counsel, however, did not deny that the case related to the Bareilly district and that the accused Nadeem Khan mentioned therein is not the present accused Nadeem.
Court's Decision
Taking into account the material collected during the investigation, the role assigned to the accused, and the fact that the applicant has been in jail since October 17, 2025, and has no criminal antecedents, the court deemed it appropriate to enlarge him on bail.
