Mumbai, March 11 -- Mumbai's session court on Tuesday granted anticipatory bail to Abu Azmi on a solvent surety bond of Rs 20,000 in connection with his alleged controversial statement about Aurangzeb made in the Maharashtra legislative assembly.

Abu Azmi had filed anticipatory bail in the Mumbai Sessions Court to avoid arrest in connection with Abu Azmi's controversial statement about Aurangzeb.

The court also asked him to appear before the investigating officer on March 12, 13 and 15 between 11 am and 1 pm.

Additionally, he has also been asked not to tamper with the evidence.

Notably, a few days ago, Abu Azmi made a controversial statement about Aurangzeb in the Legislative Assembly premises, which was opposed by leaders of all part...