Today, On 3rd September, Lawyer Jai Dehadrai has approached the Delhi High Court challenging a gag order in the ongoing dispute with MP Mahua Moitra over their rottweiler, Henry, arguing the public has the right to know.
The Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra government for arresting a 19-year-old Pune student over a social media post concerning Indo-Pak tensions. The court deemed the response extreme, emphasizing the need for reform rather than punishment. It questioned the college’s decision to rusticate her and highlighted the importance of allowing students to learn from mistakes.
Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair awaits the Allahabad High Court’s ruling on his plea against an FIR regarding a post on social media related to Yati Narsinghanand’s speech. The court previously stayed Zubair’s arrest and scrutinized legal provisions, emphasizing the balance between freedom of speech and potential harm from provocative content.
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.
