Allahabad HC Invokes ‘Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb’ & ‘Gandhiji Principle’ While Granting Bail in Mob Violence Case

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Paridhi Arya

Published on May 26, 2022 at 19:40 IST

Justice Ajay Bhanot observed that hate has no place in the civilized society. He evokes the Principle of Mahatma Gandhi that love your fellow and emphasize the Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb (Celebrating Hindu-Muslim togetherness) this what our Indian Society is all about.

During the Election of Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Nawab of Hapur was accused of Mob Violence. He filed an Application for Bail on which Allahabad High Court granted him Bail on a condition to serve serbet (sweet drink) for a week.

“Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb is not a ritual to be observed in conversations, in fact it is a soul force to be harnessed in conduct. Ganga Jamuni Tehzeeb culture is not mere tolerance of differences, but heartful embracement of diversity.”

“The ethos of the State of Uttar Pradesh brings out the catholicity of Indian Philosophy”, observed Justice Bhanot while granting Bail to the Accused.

Justice Bhanot said, “Seekers of different paths would do well to remember the Father of the Nation. The Mahatma by the example of his life and the fact of his death, reminds us that the quest of all religions and the essence of an Indian’s Dharma is love for fellow beings.”

“Someone’s hate consumed his body, but not his love for humanity. A bullet stilled his mortal frame but could not silence the truth in him.”

The Court observed that the court is only an instrument to solve problem but society has to take responsibility of spreading love, peace and harmony among themselves.

“Law and Courts are not the only instruments to deal with problems. All sections of the society have to own up to their responsibilities to promote fraternity among all citizens and ensure peace.”

In March, accused was arrested and put in a Jail then after a month he applied for Bail which was rejected by Session Judge of Hapur. The High Court granted him Bail after observing that he was not Main Offender who caused Life Threatening Injuries.

“The nature of injuries as recorded in the medical reports establishes that there was no intent to kill or cause grievous hurt. The applicant did not behave inappropriately with any lady. Prosecution Evidence does not connect the applicant with the Offence,” the Order recorded.

The Administrators and Police were asked by the High Court to ensure that this activity will take place in a peaceful manner.

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