A Sonepat court has placed Prof Ali Khan Mahmudabad in judicial custody following his Facebook post about India’s Operation Sindoor, provoking public outrage over perceived free speech violations. Arrested after police custody due to complaints, his case raises critical questions regarding the boundaries of free expression in national security discussions.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed police to initiate a criminal case against BJP minister Vijay Shah following his controversial remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. His comments, perceived as offensive and communal, triggered nationwide criticism, prompting calls for accountability and reflection on the impact of leaders’ statements on national unity and security.
Mahua Moitra has filed a complaint in Delhi High Court against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai for allegedly defamatory social media posts. The Court questioned the credibility of Dubey’s claims about Moitra’s foreign accounts and ordered a review, emphasizing the need for factual evidence in public accusations.
A Sambhal court has issued a notice to Rahul Gandhi regarding his controversial statement about “fighting the Indian state.” The notice follows a complaint from Simran Gupta, president of Hindu Shakti Dal, concerning remarks made during a January speech. Gandhi must respond, prompting consideration of further legal action and drawing political attention.
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has challenged an Allahabad High Court decision regarding a criminal defamation case tied to his remarks about freedom fighter Vinayak Savarkar. His comments during a political rally led to a complaint, asserting that they were defamatory. The Supreme Court will hear the case, with implications for freedom of speech.
Amit Shah defended the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, stating it is not anti-religious and criticized opposition parties for spreading misinformation. He clarified the inclusion of non-Muslims in the Waqf Board is administrative only and aims to enhance transparency and prevent mismanagement of Waqf properties, dismissing fears among minorities as baseless.
Sonipat, Haryana: A court in Sonipat has scheduled the next hearing for tomorrow i.e March 20 in a criminal case filed by the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) against Arvind Kejriwal, former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener. The case is related to his statement calling Yamuna water poisonous and accusing the Haryana government of supplying unsafe water to Delhi.
Today, On 24th February, BJP leader PC George surrendered before a court in Erattupetta, Kerala, on Monday over a hate speech case. The case pertains to alleged inflammatory remarks made by him. Legal proceedings are now underway following his surrender. Authorities are expected to take further action based on the court’s directives.
During a defamation case against CM Atishi, the complainant’s counsel argued before Justice Vikas Mahajan that the special judge acted like a political analyst. He sought a stay on the judge’s remarks, claiming they unfairly portrayed Atishi as a whistleblower. The counsel contended that her statements were “per se” defamatory. The Delhi High Court was urged to intervene and review the observations.