Patna High Court grants bail to student who shared objectionable Facebook post on Hindu God, Goddess

The Court granted bail after noting that the accused, Jawed Akhtar has been in custody since August 9, 2020 and has no criminal antecedents.

Patna HC with Facebook

Areeb Uddin Ahmed

The Patna High Court has granted bail to a student, Jawed Akhtar, who was allegedly arrested for posting objectionable post about Hindu Gods on social media (Jawed Akhtar v. State of Bihar).

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Patna High Court grants bail to student who shared objectionable Facebook post on Hindu God, Goddess

Areeb Uddin Ahmed

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