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Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail to Ashoka Professor in Operation Sindoor Case

Ali Khan Mahmudabad is barred from commenting on the case or security issues as a special investigation team is formed to probe his social media posts.

Ali Khan Mahmudabad is an associate professor and the head of the department of political science at Ashoka University, Sonipat,
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Haryana State Commission for Women chairperson Renu Bhatia on Thursday visited the campus of Ashoka University in connection with the recent comments made by an associate professor on his social media accounts regarding Operation Sindoor.
Mahmudabad case: NHRC issues notice to Haryana DGP, SC grants interim bail

Overview

  • The Supreme Court has granted interim bail to Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad after his arrest over social media comments on Operation Sindoor.
  • Mahmudabad is required to surrender his passport and refrain from making any public statements or posts related to the case or India's security operations.
  • The court directed Haryana Police to establish a three-member Special Investigation Team, including a woman officer, within 24 hours to investigate the case.
  • The bench criticized the professor's language as 'dog whistling' and an attempt to gain 'cheap popularity,' while highlighting the importance of responsible free speech.
  • The case has intensified debates on academic freedom, dissent, and the balance between free expression and national security in India.