Allahabad High Court has rejected the bail plea of Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan in connection with the September 2025 Bareilly violence case, delivering strong observations on the controversial “Sar Tan Se Juda” slogan.The court said the slogan cannot be equated with religious slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram”, “Allahu Akbar”, “Har Har Mahadev” or “Jo Bole So Nihal Sat Sri Akal”, observing that those slogans express religious reverence, while the “Sar Tan Se Juda” slogan, in the court’s view, challenges the authority of law and the sovereignty and integrity of India. The court also observed that such a slogan could incite people towards violent rebellion.The case relates to violence in Bareilly in September 2025, when protesters gathered despite restrictions imposed by the local administration. The prosecution alleged that the crowd attacked police personnel, damaged public property and raised the controversial slogans. Tauqeer Raza’s defence maintained that he was not present at the site of the violence and had been under house arrest.The Allahabad High Court has now declined bail at this stage.Watch this LIVE for the latest developments, the full court observations, reactions, the Bareilly violence case timeline and what the verdict means. n18oc_breaking-news CNN-News18 is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN-News18 is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE
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