Key Takeaways
- A Surat court has issued a bailable warrant against Anurag Kashyap for failing to appear in a case related to his alleged offensive remarks on social media against the Brahmin community.
- The case will be heard again on December 24.
- Kashyap had apologised earlier for his remarks, saying he had crossed a line by using abusive language while replying to someone in anger.
A court in Surat has issued a bailable warrant against filmmaker Anurag Kashyap after he failed to appear before it in a case related to his alleged offensive remarks on social media against the Brahmin community last year.
The matter will be heard again on December 24.
The court had directed that a case be registered against Kashyap under sections 192, 352, and 352(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, following an application by lawyer Kamlesh Raval, who is a legal advisor to Hindutva outfits Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad.
Raval said the court issued the bailable warrant after Kashyap stayed absent again on Monday.
The complaint relates to a post Kashyap made on April 16, 2025, in which he allegedly put out an objectionable message on social media that cast a slur upon the entire Brahmin community.
Kashyap had apologised earlier for his remarks, saying he had crossed a line by using abusive language while replying to someone in anger.
The allegations are those of the complainant, and the case will now proceed when it comes up for hearing on December 24.
Kashyap, known for directing films like ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ and ‘Black Friday’, had not turned up in court even after summonses were issued to him, including one published in a newspaper.
A bailable warrant allows an accused person to secure release by furnishing bail as specified by the court.
The case began in May, when the court directed that a case be registered against Kashyap under the mentioned sections.
The trial court subsequently initiated proceedings against him, and a summons was issued, yet he did not show up.
The court directed that a public summons be published in a newspaper, but Kashyap still failed to appear.
The petitioner, Raval, claimed that Kashyap, through his comments, attempted to disparage the Brahmin community and promote enmity between religious and caste groups across the country.
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The petitioner also argued that Kashyap's statement could promote enmity between different communities in India and disturb peace and harmony.
Kashyap had apologised to the Brahmin community earlier, saying he had crossed a line by using abusive language while replying to someone in anger.
The allegations are those of the complainant, and the case will now proceed when it comes up for hearing on December 24.
The court will hear the case again on December 24.
Kashyap's tweet was reportedly a reaction to objections raised by two outfits, Akhil Bharatiya Brahmin Samaj and Vipra Sena, over certain portions of the Hindi film ‘Phule’ after its trailer was released.
The petitioner claimed that Kashyap's actions constitute an attempt to disrupt India's national unity and disturb peace and harmony.
Kashyap had apologised earlier for his remarks, saying he had crossed a line by using abusive language while replying to someone in anger.
The allegations are those of the complainant, and the case will now proceed when it comes up for hearing on December 24.
A bailable warrant allows an accused person to secure release by furnishing bail as specified by the court.
- Kashyap failed to appear in court despite summonses being issued to him.
- The court issued a bailable warrant against Kashyap.
- The case will be heard again on December 24.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a bailable warrant?
A bailable warrant allows an accused person to secure release by furnishing bail as specified by the court.
What is the case against Anurag Kashyap about?
The case is related to his alleged offensive remarks on social media against the Brahmin community last year.
What is the next hearing date for the case?
The case will be heard again on December 24.
