Fri Oct 18 06:42:15 UTC 2024: ## Madhya Pradesh High Court Orders Accused to Salute National Flag and Chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ Twice a Month for Bail
**Bhopal, India** – A Madhya Pradesh High Court order requiring an accused, who was charged with shouting slogans in support of Pakistan, to salute the national flag and chant “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” twice a month for bail has sparked controversy. The accused will have to perform this act for 21 times, until the trial is completed.
The court imposed this condition as part of the accused’s bail order. The accused, whose identity is yet to be disclosed, is facing charges related to pro-Pakistan slogans.
The court’s decision has attracted criticism from some quarters, with concerns raised about the appropriateness of such a condition. Others have defended the court’s order, arguing that it is a measure to ensure the accused’s loyalty to the country.
The case is currently ongoing, and the court’s order is being scrutinized by legal experts and the public alike.
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