Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has approached the Madras High Court seeking transit anticipatory bail after multiple FIRs were filed against him for allegedly making objectionable remarks about Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister. Kamra's legal team presented the matter before Justice Sunder Mohan, who permitted it to be heard as a lunch motion on Friday.
Kamra's counsel argued that the comedian is a permanent resident of Villupuram district in Tamil Nadu, making him eligible to file for transit anticipatory bail in the state. The counsel further informed the court that Kamra has been receiving death threats following his controversial stand-up performance.
Kamra’s legal team is seeking protection from immediate arrest, allowing him time to approach the appropriate jurisdictional court to seek regular anticipatory bail. The FIRs were reportedly filed after Kamra's performance, where he allegedly made derogatory remarks about the Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister. The charges against him are expected to include criminal defamation and provisions related to promoting enmity, though official details of the FIRs are still awaited.
This incident has reignited the broader debate surrounding freedom of speech, satire, and the growing legal challenges faced by artists in India.
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