india π HC denies bail to YouTuber over caste remarks
The Delhi High Court denied anticipatory bail to YouTuber Ajeet Bharti concerning alleged derogatory comments about Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad. The initial FIR was lodged by the Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) on August 23 regarding casteist statements made in an August video. The court dismissed the plea on Thursday, citing material suggesting offences under the SC/ST Act. Bharti had also faced charges under the IT Act and BNS for promoting enmity between groups. He claimed his remarks were a reaction to abusive social media posts targeting his sister. π