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.”
The Supreme Court sharply questioned the Army over arbitrary criteria, asking, “How can there be two criteria based on gender?” The bench criticized the unfair evaluation of women SSC officers compared to their male counterparts for permanent commission.
Today, On 25th August, Supreme Court stayed the trial against Ali Khan Mahmudabad over a Facebook post on Operation Sindoor, clearly stating that cognisance should not be taken of the chargesheet and no charges shall be framed.
Former CJI DY Chandrachud called Donald Trump’s 50% tariff on Indian oil imports from Russia a “new challenge to our sovereignty.” He urged youth to safeguard diversity and stressed judges must heal society with empathy.
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to Shahrukh Khan, accused of sharing a controversial edited video of PM Modi apologising to Pakistan. The court imposed conditions, including no evidence tampering and mandatory trial appearances.
