Allahabad High Court Refuses to Quash Case Over Remarks on Constitution and BJP States

The Allahabad High Court refused to quash a case against Noor Ahmed Ajahri over comments alleging that BJP-run states target Muslims and have "trampled" the Constitution. 

Court ruled that at this preliminary stage, the allegations are sufficient to proceed with a trial, as the remarks could prima facie incite communal hostility.

The FIR, filed following a video about the killings of Atiq Ahmed, led to a chargesheet under Section 505(2) IPC for promoting enmity between communities.

The Court emphasized that a magistrate's duty is to ensure sufficient grounds for proceeding, leaving the determination of criminal intent to be settled during the trial process.

[Noor Ahmad Ajhari v. State of Uttar Pradesh & Anr.]