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Joke row: Bombay HC grants relief to Kunal Kamra till April 16; issues notice to Police, Shiv Sena MLA

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 8 April 2025 ()
The Bombay HC has addressed Kunal Kamra's petition against an FIR filed over a "traitor" jibe aimed at Eknath Shinde, issuing notices to the Mumbai police and MLA Murji Patel. The court has scheduled a hearing for April 16, while also considering Kamra's offer to cooperate with the investigation via video conference due to safety concerns, as his legal team emphasizes the stand-up act's nature.
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