The Madras high court granted interim anticipatory bail to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra after his video mocking Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde caused outrage. The video, featuring political satire and criticisms of various leaders, led to threats and an FIR against Kamra.
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