The petitioner seeks regular bail in a case where he is accused of sedition and inciting communal disaffection for statements made against the unity and integrity of the nation during a Facebook live video. The court notes that the petitioner has been in custody for over six months, and the trial is unlikely to conclude soon. After reviewing a transcript of the video, the court finds that while abusive language was used against government officials, the statements do not amount to exciting disaffection against the government or inciting religious tensions. The court determines that the petitioner's comments were an expression of dissatisfaction with government policies and handling of the pandemic, which is permissible criticism. Considering the time already served and no other pending cases, the court grants the