New Delhi, September 10, 2022 (PPI-OT):In yet another act of anti-Muslim bias, the Indian Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea seeking the arrest of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nupur Sharma over her derogatory remarks on the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) made during a TV debate.

A bench of Chief Justice U U Lalit and Justices S Ravindra Bhat and P S Narasimha while hearing a petition filed by lawyer Abu Sohel seeking directions for an independent, credible and impartial investigation into the matter instead of directing for the arrest of the blasphemer, asked the petitioner to withdraw the plea.

The bench said the courts should think carefully while passing orders in such matters. “This may sound simple and innocuous but it has far-reaching consequences. The court should be circumspect while issuing directions. We would suggest you withdraw your plea,” the bench remarked.

The petitioner then withdrew the plea and the matter was declared dismissed as withdrawn. The apex court had earlier provided relief to Sharma by clubbing all the FIRs lodged across India and transferring them to Delhi Police in connection with her remark on the Prophet (PBUH).

The telecast dated May 26, 2022, on the TV channel “Times Now” has led to the registration of various FIRs and complaints against the BJP leader in different parts of the country. Sharma’s remark on the Prophet (PBUH) during a TV debate had triggered protests across India and drew sharp reactions from many Gulf countries.

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