US EditionIndian Academic Arrested over Criticism of Conflict with Pakistan
- Associate Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad of Ashoka University was arrested on May 18, 2025, in connection with his comments on Operation Sindoor during a social media post.
- The arrest followed complaints by BJP youth wing member Yogesh Jatheri and Haryana Women’s Commission chairperson Renu Bhatia about Mahmudabad’s remarks allegedly promoting hatred and disparaging women in the armed forces.
- Two separate FIRs were registered under various legal provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, addressing allegations related to hate speech, threats to national sovereignty, and promoting communal discord, in response to his posts that criticized war advocacy and commended women officers such as Colonel Sofia Qureshi.
- Mahmudabad argued that his comments had been misunderstood and defended his freedom of expression, emphasizing that his statements aimed to promote peace and support victims of violence, while Ashoka University clarified that his opinions did not reflect those of the institution.
- The Supreme Court decided to schedule a hearing for a petition contesting the arrest of Mahmudabad on May 20, 2025, highlighting ongoing legal debates related to freedom of expression and the boundaries of patriotic speech.
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Supreme Court Reviews Ashoka University Professor's Arrest Over Controversial Social Media Posts
Supreme Court Reviews Ashoka University Professor's Arrest Over Controversial Social Media Posts The Supreme Court is poised to evaluate a plea involving the arrest of Ashoka University's faculty member, Ali Khan Mahmudabad, following his social media activities related to Operation Sindoor.The case, brought to attention by Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih, was propelled by the defense of senior advocate Kapil Sibal, re…
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