New Delhi, July 19, 2022 (PPI-OT):The Indian Supreme Court instead of punishing the Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nupur Sharma for her derogatory comments on Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him), on Tuesday granted her protection from arrest in FIRs registered in connection with the case.

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and JB Pardiwala stating that it will correct to a small extent its earlier ruling on Sharma’s petition seeking protection from arrest and clubbing of nine FIRs against her, said, “We will correct it to a small extent. We never wanted you to go to every court.” The court also issued notices to the Indian government and states on her petition for clubbing of the FIRs. The case will be heard next on August 10.

Sharma had also sought expunction of adverse remarks made against her on July 1 while refusing to entertain her plea for clubbing of the FIRs, saying she has been receiving death threats after the criticism. Multiple FIRs have been filed against Nupur Sharma for her derogatory comments on Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) made on national television.

While refusing to entertain her plea, the bench had said Sharma’s remarks led to unfortunate incidents and ignited emotions across the country. Sharma’s comments had created an uproar in India with massive rallies taken out by Muslim groups, besides causing a diplomatic fallout with several Muslim nations registering their official protest.

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