India: Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Muslim Stand-up Comedian Munawar Faruqui
Leading young stand up comedian Munawar Faruqui has been jailed for nearly a month suspected for cracking jokes on Hindu deities. The High Court of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh has rejected the bail plea of young comedian Munawar Faruqui, saying it appeared that the accused had insulted a particular class by insulting religion. … Read more