They stressed that the purpose of impeachment is to protect the credibility of the courts, not to influence judges through fear or retaliation.

The incident behind this case took place on October 13 last year, when a Durga idol immersion procession made its way through Bahraich.

This is not the first occasion when Umar Khalid has been given temporary freedom to attend family functions.

During his address, he stated that “Hinduism was not a religion but merely a Persian word allegedly manipulated by Brahmins to enslave society.”

During the hearing, the judges also spoke about the risks connected to illegal border crossings, especially in sensitive regions in North India.

Chief Justice Surya Kant openly questioned the officer’s behaviour, stating, “Is this kind of cantankerous behaviour permissible in a disciplined force?”

The case of Jageshwar Prasad Awadhiya is not only a legal journey but also a reminder of how delayed justice silently destroys lives.

The court said a police raid in Baharpara recovered 40 kg of cow meat, confirmed by forensic tests, and it rejected the accused men’s claim that the police had falsely framed them.

As a result, the single-judge bench allowed the Kerala government to approach the Supreme Court if it wished to pursue the matter further.

Adding context from public health data, the Court noted that India still reports some of the world’s highest numbers of rabies-related deaths even after decades of progress.