Hate speech case: Kerala HC flags repeated violations by PC George during anticipatory bail hearing

The Kerala High Court has expressed its reluctance to grant anticipatory bail to former MLA PC George, who has been booked for allegedly making hate speech against the Muslim community during a television debate. Justice P V Kunhikrishnan observed that George has repeatedly violated the conditions set by both the Magistrate Court and the High Court. The High Court had earlier granted him bail on the condition that he refrain from making provocative statements. George has been booked under Section 196(1)(a) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for promoting enmity between different religious groups, Section 299 of the BNS for deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious sentiments, and Section 120(o) of the Kerala Police Act for causing nuisance and violating public order.