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Sovereignty of India takes precedence over right to liberty: Karnataka HC denies bail to techie jailed for “spread the virus” Facebook post

Appearing for the petitioner Mohammed Mujeeb, Advocate Mohammed Tahir submitted that the major offence alleged against his client was one under Section 153A (Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony) of the Indian Penal Code. The maximum punishment prescribed under this provision is imprisonment up to 3 years.

Further, Tahir assured the Court that Mujeeb would co-operate with the investigation and during the trial as well. In this view, he contended that bail may be granted to the petitioner.

 

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