Kunal Kamra gets relief from Madras High court in Eknath Shinde case

Tamil Nadu: The Madras high court on Friday granted interim anticipatory bail to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, who is under fire for his jokes on Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde.

Comedian's remarks spark controversy

Earlier today, the 36-year-old comedian filed in the high court that he shifted from Mumbai to Tamil Nadu in 2021 and has been "ordinarily a resident of this State since then", and that he apprehended arrest by Mumbai Police, reportedly . Twice called by the Mumbai police, Kamra's remarks on Shinde during his recent show in Mumbai have got him into trouble and sparked a huge controversy.

Mumbai police summons Kamra

The furore arose out of his performance at the Habitat Comedy Club in Mumbai's Khar, during which he sang a parody tune directed at Shinde.The performance had enraged Shiv Sena fans, who broke up the club and the hotel it is situated in. Kamra was arrested by the Khar police on Shiv Sena MLA Murji Patel's complaint of making libelous comments against the deputy CM.

Kamra's response to the controversy

Mumbai Police summons Kamra to appear on March 31. The Mumbai Police summoned Kunal Kamra to appear before it on March 31 in the case against him on Thursday. "In the second summons given to him, Kunal Kamra has been directed to appear at police on March 31," a police officer said to media. 12 Shiv Sainiks, their leader Rahool Kanal, were also arrested by police for vandalizing the studio where Kamra's show was produced and the hotel itself.
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Court's decision

"The mainstream media at this juncture is nothing short of a miscommunication wing of the ruling government. They are vultures who write about things that dont concern the people of this nation. If all of them close shop from tomorrow until forever they will be doing a favor to the country, its people & their own kids," Kamra had written on X on Thursday.