Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Aligarh Court Orders Further Probe in Manusmriti Case
A woman named Priyanka Bharti, who is a part of a political party, tore pages from a religious book called Manusmriti on live TV.
Someone complained because they thought it hurt people's feelings.
The police looked into it, but the court wasn't satisfied and ordered more investigation.
This happened because the court believed the police didn't do a thorough job the first time and wanted a better look at what happened.
The case started in December and the court made its decision on September 6th.
An Aligarh court rejected a police closure report regarding a case against Priyanka Bharti.
Bharti is accused of tearing pages of the Manusmriti on live TV in December.
A complaint alleged that Bharti insulted the scripture and hurt religious sentiments.
The court ordered further investigation into the matter, citing an inadequate initial probe.
The Allahabad High Court had previously refused to quash the FIR against Bharti.
- Who
- Priyanka Bharti
- What
- Aligarh court ordered further investigation into a case concerning the tearing of the Manusmriti on live TV.
- When
- The incident occurred in December, the court order was issued on September 6.
- Where
- Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- The court found the initial police investigation inadequate.
- Defendant
- Priyanka Bharti
- Charges
- Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings
- Incident
- Tearing of Manusmriti on live TV
- TV Channels
- India TV and TV9 Bharatvarsh
- Complainant
- Bharat Tiwari
- Court Decision
- Ordered further investigation
- Jurisdiction
- Aligarh