Mumbai, April 7 -- The Bombay High Court has scheduled a hearing on stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra's petition seeking the quashing of an FIR lodged against him by the Mumbai Police.

Kamra's counsel mentioned the matter for urgent listing during today's post-lunch session, and the court has agreed to hear it tomorrow.

The petition, reportedly filed on April 5, challenges the FIR on constitutional grounds, arguing it violates Kamra's fundamental rights under Articles 19 and 21, namely, freedom of expression and the right to life.

A division bench comprising Justice SV Kotwal and Justice SM Modak will hear the matter.

Kamra's legal representatives contend that his satirical performance, part of his show 'Naya Bharat', is protected speech ...