Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Himachal Pradesh High Court Grants Bail in Derogatory Video Case
A man named Farooq Ahmad was arrested for sharing videos that were insulting to the Prime Minister and the Indian Army.
The court has decided to let him out on bail.
The court didn't think the videos were likely to cause violence or disturb the peace.
The police had also taken his phone, and they hadn't yet received permission to continue with the trial.
So, the court decided he could be released, but he has to pay a sum of money to ensure he will appear in court.
Himachal Pradesh High Court granted bail to Farooq Ahmad.
Ahmad was arrested in May for sharing derogatory videos about PM Modi and the Indian Army.
The court determined the videos, while in bad taste, did not incite violence.
Ahmad was charged with sedition and promoting enmity between groups.
The court cited lack of evidence of incitement and the seized phone for bail.
- Who
- Farooq Ahmad, arrested for sharing derogatory videos, and the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
- What
- The Himachal Pradesh High Court granted bail to Farooq Ahmad.
- When
- The bail was granted on Tuesday; Ahmad was arrested in May.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh High Court.
- Why
- The court found insufficient evidence that Ahmad's posts incited violence and had already seized his phone.
Government
Court
Impact of Videos
Government
The videos were deemed anti-national and hurt sentiments.
Court
The videos did not incite violence or disturb peace.
Justification for Release
Government
Ahmad's actions are criminal offenses, thus necessitating his arrest.
Court
The investigation did not find sufficient evidence, warranting Ahmad's release on bail.
- Defendant
- Farooq Ahmad
- Charges
- Sedition, promoting enmity
- Bail Granted By
- Himachal Pradesh High Court
- Date of Arrest
- May
- Reason for Arrest
- Sharing derogatory videos
- Bail Amount
- Rs 1 lakh