MP High Court Restrains State From Forcing Bond Over FB Post On Kumbh Mela

The Madhya Pradesh High Court, directed the State not to compel execution of a good‑conduct bond from a man labeled a habitual offender over a single Facebook comment about the Kumbh Mela, until further hearing.

The petitioner was ordered by an SDM under Section 129 BNSS, 2023, to furnish interim and final bonds of ₹25,000 for six months each.

The Court observed that no show‑cause notice or hearing was provided before declaring him a habitual offender. Justice Vishal Mishra listed the matter after four weeks, seeking the State’s response on procedural compliance. 

[Vivek Pawar v Sub Divisional Magistrate Bichhiya]