High Court Grants Interim Bail to Youths Arrested for Justice Slogans

The Calcutta High Court granted interim bail to nine youths arrested for raising 'We want justice' slogans over a hospital incident outside a Durga Puja pandal. The judge emphasized their protest was neither criminal nor politically motivated and noted their right to peaceful protest.

The Calcutta High Court has granted interim bail to nine youths detained for chanting 'We want justice' outside a Durga Puja pandal. The protest was related to the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case.

The youths, initially held in police custody, were granted bail by Justice Shampa Sarkar. The court clarified that their actions were not meant to incite hatred or disturb communal harmony and enforced a few conditions.

Restrictions were placed, prohibiting their presence near puja pandals and barring participation in further protests. The High Court highlighted their right to peaceful protest while ensuring public safety during the festive period.

(With inputs from agencies.)