The High Court today granted bail to former ISKCON leader Chandan Kumar Dhar, also known as Chinmoy Krishna Das, in a sedition case filed over alleged disrespect to the national flag.

The HC bench of Justice Md Atoar Rahman and Justice Md Ali Reza passed the order after holding hearing on a bail petition filed by Chinmoy. 

Chinmoy’s lawyer, Advocate Prolad Deb Nath, said he is likely to be released unless the Appellate Division stays the verdict.

Chinmoy was arrested on November 25 and had been denied bail twice before. 

The case, filed by BNP leader Firoz Khan, accuses him and 18 others of dishonoring the flag during a rally in Chattogram on October 25.

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