<p>Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: The <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/allahabad-high-court">Allahabad High Court</a> has refused to quash criminal proceedings against six people accused of carrying a tricolour with Quranic verses during a religious procession, saying such incidents could be exploited by those who seek to create communal discord.</p><p>Dismissing the petition filed by Gulamuddin and five others, Justice Vinod Diwakar said the act was punishable under the Flag Code of India, 2002, and there was a violation of the Prevention of Insults of National Honour Act, 1971.</p><p>Stressing that the tricolour symbolises unity and diversity of the nation, transcending religious, ethnic and cultural differences, the court observed, "It is a unifying emblem representing the collective identity and sovereignty of India. Act of disrespect towards the 'tiranga' can have far-reaching social cultural implications, particularly in a diverse society like India."</p>.Ward boy 'undresses' woman who recently underwent surgery at Uttar Pradesh hospital, makes video.<p>Such incidents could be exploited by those who seek to create communal discord or fuel misunderstandings between different communities, the court said in its order on July 29.</p><p>The court emphasised that it was crucial to recognise that the actions of a few individuals should not be used to stigmatise an entire community,</p><p>The Uttar Pradesh Police booked the accused Gulamuddin and five others and a criminal case was registered against them at police station of district Jalaun. The police filed a charge sheet against them on October 4, 2023.</p><p>Subsequently, the trial court took cognisance of the charge sheet on May 14, 2024 and thereafter issued summons to them. The accused then filed a petition under section 482 (inherent powers of high court) requesting the court to quash the criminal proceedings against him pending before the Jalaun district court.</p>
<p>Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: The <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/allahabad-high-court">Allahabad High Court</a> has refused to quash criminal proceedings against six people accused of carrying a tricolour with Quranic verses during a religious procession, saying such incidents could be exploited by those who seek to create communal discord.</p><p>Dismissing the petition filed by Gulamuddin and five others, Justice Vinod Diwakar said the act was punishable under the Flag Code of India, 2002, and there was a violation of the Prevention of Insults of National Honour Act, 1971.</p><p>Stressing that the tricolour symbolises unity and diversity of the nation, transcending religious, ethnic and cultural differences, the court observed, "It is a unifying emblem representing the collective identity and sovereignty of India. Act of disrespect towards the 'tiranga' can have far-reaching social cultural implications, particularly in a diverse society like India."</p>.Ward boy 'undresses' woman who recently underwent surgery at Uttar Pradesh hospital, makes video.<p>Such incidents could be exploited by those who seek to create communal discord or fuel misunderstandings between different communities, the court said in its order on July 29.</p><p>The court emphasised that it was crucial to recognise that the actions of a few individuals should not be used to stigmatise an entire community,</p><p>The Uttar Pradesh Police booked the accused Gulamuddin and five others and a criminal case was registered against them at police station of district Jalaun. The police filed a charge sheet against them on October 4, 2023.</p><p>Subsequently, the trial court took cognisance of the charge sheet on May 14, 2024 and thereafter issued summons to them. The accused then filed a petition under section 482 (inherent powers of high court) requesting the court to quash the criminal proceedings against him pending before the Jalaun district court.</p>