Sabarimala protests: Woman activist denied anticipatory bail by HC

Kochi | Friday | 16th November, 2018

Summary:

The third one depicting Lord Ayyappa also does not prima facie appear to send any positive message. Definitely, the above three photographs cumulatively and independently see, prima facie, appear to have the propensity to wound the religious feeling of the devotees or create confusion in their mind and may affect the religious feelings of the devotees. KOCHI: The Kerala high court on Friday declined to grant anticipatory bail to activist Rehana Fathima , who had tried to enter Sabarimala shrine but was blocked by protestors.A pre-arrest bail was sought in the case registered by Pathanamthitta police alleging hurting religious sentiments (295A IPC). It directly militates against her posture, which cannot be stated to be in good taste. However, it cannot be appreciated from the view point of an ordinary prudent believer..