Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Allahabad HC Denies Bail for Slogan Case
The Allahabad High Court rejected the bail application of Rihan, who was arrested for raising a controversial slogan.
The court said the slogan 'Gustakh-e-nabi ki ek saza, sar tan se juda' (the only punishment for insulting the prophet is beheading) challenges India's law and unity.
The court found that Rihan was part of an unlawful assembly that hurt police and damaged property.
The court also said that while religious slogans are common, this one is not in the Quran and incites people to rebel.
The court decided that Rihan should not be released on bail.
Allahabad High Court rejected the bail application of Rihan for raising a controversial slogan.
The slogan 'Gustakh-e-nabi ki ek saza, sar tan se juda' was deemed a challenge to India's sovereignty and integrity.
The court found that Rihan was part of an unlawful assembly that injured police and damaged property.
The court stated that the slogan incites armed rebellion and is punishable under Section 152 of BNS.
The court noted that the slogan is not found in the Quran and is against the basic tenets of Islam.
- Who
- Allahabad High Court, Rihan, and other arrested individuals
- What
- Rejection of bail application for raising a controversial slogan
- When
- December 18, 2023
- Where
- Prayagraj, India
- Why
- The slogan was deemed a challenge to India's sovereignty and integrity, inciting armed rebellion
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Slogan
- Gustakh-e-nabi ki ek saza, sar tan se juda
- Section
- Section 152 of BNS
- Applicant
- Rihan
- Arrested
- Seven persons
- Injuries
- Several policemen injured
- Vehicles Damaged
- Police and private vehicles
Sources
‘Sar tan se juda’ slogan challenge to India’s integrity, incites people for armed rebellion: Allahabad HC
'Beheading' slogan challenges law, sovereignty; incites armed revolt: HC
‘Sar tan se juda’ slogan challenges the authority of law, India’s sovereignty: Allahabad High Court
'Sar Tan Se Juda slogan against India's sovereignty, integrity, legal authority': Allahabad HC says while rejecting a bail plea in Bareilly violence case
