High Court Grants Bail to Storytellers Amid Faith Insult Row

The Allahabad High Court has granted anticipatory bail to Sant Singh Yadav and Mukat Singh Yadav, two religious storytellers accused of insulting religious beliefs. The order reflects the Court's stance on the lack of substantial evidence against these individuals.

The duo faced charges under Section 299 and Section 318(4) at Bakewar Police Station in Etawah. According to reports, they were allegedly targeted for their caste, with claims that they were forcibly detained and mistreated, prompting the filing of a counter FIR.

The presiding judge, Justice Vivek Varma, stated in his ruling that the accusations did not hold ground at this point, implying that the evidence did not convincingly link the storytellers to the alleged crimes.

(With inputs from agencies.)