Legal Battle: Ashoka Univ’s Prof Ali Khan Mahmudabad Moves SC After Arrest Over Sindoor Post

Ashoka University’s Associate Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad has approached the Supreme Court following his arrest by the Haryana Police. The arrest stems from a controversial social media post he made regarding Operation Sindoor, specifically comments involving female army officers. His remarks sparked significant backlash and led to his detention under charges that included allegedly making objectionable statements about the Indian military.According to Mahmudabad’s petition, the post in question was deeply patriotic and has been misinterpreted. His legal team argues that no anti-national sentiment was expressed and that the post has been taken out of context to build a false narrative against him. The plea emphasizes his constitutional right to freedom of expression and challenges the lower court’s decision to grant a two-day police remand.The matter has drawn widespread attention, with public opinion sharply divided. While critics condemned the remarks as disrespectful to the armed forces, others view the arrest as a suppression of academic and personal freedoms.The Supreme Court is expected to hear the matter soon. Meanwhile, the university has yet to issue a formal statement on the ongoing legal battle.

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