Mr. Nadeem, who was an active member of the controversial Popular Front of India [PFA], who was accused of making inflammatory speeches likely to affect communal harmony, pertaining to Muslims protecting the Babri Masjid given that the foundation stone for the Ram temple had been laid there. An FIR was lodged for promoting enmity between 2 religious groups, and Mr. Nadeem sought anticipatory bail. The court examined S.153A’s contents and stated that there had to be an “intent” to precipitate disorder between at least two communities.
