Archive · 3 Sep 2025
SC Grants Cartoonist 'Absolute' Bail in Caricature Case
The Supreme Court has made the cartoonist Hemant Malviya's bail permanent.
He was facing legal issues in Madhya Pradesh because of some drawings he posted on social media that were critical of Lord Shiva, the RSS, and Prime Minister Modi.
The court made this decision after Malviya apologized.
The court also stated that Malviya must continue cooperating with the investigation and that the state government can ask to cancel the bail if he doesn't cooperate.
The court previously granted him temporary bail in July.
The Supreme Court finalized the anticipatory bail for cartoonist Hemant Malviya.
Malviya faced prosecution in Madhya Pradesh for his caricatures.
The caricatures allegedly denigrated Lord Shiva, RSS, and PM Modi.
The court's decision followed Malviya's apology.
Malviya must cooperate with the investigation.
- Who
- Hemant Malviya
- What
- Granted absolute bail
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Madhya Pradesh, India
- Why
- Over controversial caricatures posted online
Defendant
Complainant
Freedom of Expression
Defendant
Cartoonist expressed opinions via caricature.
Complainant
Caricatures were offensive and denigrated public figures.
- Accused
- Hemant Malviya
- Charges
- Denigrating Lord Shiva, RSS, and PM Modi
- Protection Granted By
- Supreme Court
- Reason
- Controversial caricatures on social media
- Court Order
- Malviya must cooperate with investigation
Sources
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