SC to Hear Academic’s PIL on Arrest Over ‘Operation Sindoor’ Remarks

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition by Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad from Ashoka University, who challenges his arrest under the IT Act. He was booked for his remarks on “Operation Sindoor,” a military rescue mission. His plea raises concerns over academic freedom and freedom of speech, particularly regarding social media expression. The court’s decision to take up the case highlights its broader implications for intellectual discourse in India.