Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad of Ashoka University was arrested on May 18 by Haryana Police for allegedly making objectionable social media posts about Operation Sindoor. The Supreme Court questioned his motivations for posting, labeling his statements as seeking attention. He remains in judicial custody, with a court hearing set for May 27, 2025.
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 Bombay High Court denied temporary relief to a suspended final-year law student from Symbiosis Law School for sharing an Instagram post against India’s official stance on Operation Sindoor. The court viewed the suspension as administrative pending an enquiry, emphasizing potential special exams if she is exonerated. The next hearing is on May 27.
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.
The Supreme Court of India granted temporary relief to actor S. Ve Shekher, postponing his surrender in a case of derogatory social media comments towards women journalists that had led to his conviction. The Court criticized his conduct and emphasized the seriousness of the matter, requiring him to seek reconciliation with the complainant.
Madras: Today, 27th March, Prasanna Sankaranarayanan, co-founder of Rippling, has approached the Madras High Court alleging that the Tamil Nadu police have been harassing him due to false complaints filed by his estranged wife, Dhivya Sashidhar. He claimed that his wife has been using legal complaints as a means to take away their son and move him out of India amidst their ongoing divorce case.
Today, On 3rd March, The Supreme Court criticized Gujarat Police for registering an FIR against Congress MP Imran Pratapgarhi over a social media post featuring a poem. The court stressed the significance of free speech, stating that the poem promotes non-violence and does not target any religion. It suggested that the case may have political motives and granted interim protection to Pratapgarhi.
