Merely showing support for Pakistan not offence under section 152 of BNS: Allahabad HC
The criminal provision in question is related to the actions that endanger India’s sovereignty or unity and integrity.
“Considering the presentations of the lawyer learned for the parties and after a examination of the records, it is indisputable that the applicant has not mentioned anything that shows disrespect to our country when sending the above task from the Instagram identity.
Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal said, “Without referring to Pakistan or mentioning the name of India, Prima Facie will not suffer the crime under BNS.” He said.
The applicant’s lawyer stated that the applicant did not reduce the dignity and sovereignty of India because the applicant’s social media duty was shared neither the Indian flag nor the name of the country or any photographs that disrespect the country.
Supporting only one country, even if this country is an enemy of India, the 152th of the BNS will not attract the components, the lawyer on July 10, “Section 152, BNS, IPC does not have a part of the corresponding part. “In order to attract the components of the BNS, Speaking or written words, signs, visible representations, separation of electronic communication, an armed rebellion, destructive activities, activities, separation of destructive activities, activities, or endangering the integrity of India,”
