Today, On 17th March, Delhi High Court issued summons to Arnab Goswami in a defamation suit filed by the Congress party over his ‘Turkey Office’ remark. The court refused to pass any interim order, noting the broadcast aired in May 2025.
Today, On 16th March, The Haryana government informed the Supreme Court of India that it would, as a one-time act of “magnanimity”, refuse sanction to prosecute Ali Khan Mahmudabad. The case concerns social-media comments on Operation Sindoor made.
Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah again apologised for his remarks against Colonel Sofia Qureshi, claiming they were made in a moment of patriotic excitement. The apology comes as the Supreme Court deadline for deciding prosecution against him approaches.
Today, On 6th January, The Supreme Court extended interim protection to Ashoka University Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad over his remarks on Operation Sindoor, giving the State six weeks to decide on sanction. The Court said no coercive action shall be taken meanwhile.
Today, On 18th November, The Supreme Court adjourned Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad’s plea seeking the release of his passport, which is linked to remarks made on Operation Sindoor. The matter was deferred even though the Court had earlier fixed November 18 for the hearing.
Supreme Court to Hear Ashoka University Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad’s Plea on ‘Operation Sindoor’ Remarks on November 18. FIRs filed by Haryana Police over his social media posts; bench led by Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi said the case requires detailed hearing.
The Bombay High Court restrained Meta and others from hosting posts falsely linking Malabar Gold to Pakistan. The Court said using a UK influencer cannot justify spreading defamatory content.
The Centre assured the Supreme Court that women SSC Army officers face no bias in permanent commission, with all policies applied fairly. Women officers, however, argued that despite serving in Galwan, Balakot, and Operation Sindoor, they were overlooked.
The Bombay High Court ruled that deleting a social media post and apologising cannot be grounds to quash the FIR against a 19-year-old Pune student. The court emphasised that her academic success does not affect the ongoing legal proceedings.
Former SC judge Rohinton Nariman said, “You have to feel the constitutional values; otherwise they are nothing,” while commenting on cases against social media posts. On a lighter note, he quipped, “Remedy is you bring me back to the bench.”
