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Operation Sindoor
Bombay High Court refuses to quash FIR against teacher over mocking posts on ‘Operation Sindoor’ in WhatsApp group
The Court reiterated that social media is misused by certain people in the garb of “Freedom of Speech and Expression” by posting such material that creates hatred and disharmony among the people, such actions are detrimental to national unity and public order.
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Operation Sindoor| Read why Bombay HC ordered release of student, who was taken into custody for her alleged Instagram post on India-Pakistan war
At the most, the petitioner’s act of sharing the post can be termed as an indiscretion by a young student still taking education, but still the Sinhagad Academy of Engineering rusticated her.
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Ashoka University Professor Mahmudabad’s arrest and remand over human rights violations
The NHRC noted that the allegations against Professor Mahmudabad disclosed, prima facie, that his human rights and liberty were violated.
Supreme Court grants interim bail to Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad; Orders SIT to investigate his social media post on Operation Sindoor
The Court clarified that the grant of interim bail was intended solely to assist in the ongoing investigation. Additionally, it instructed Professor Mahmudabad to provide a single bail bond covering both FIRs and to submit his passport to the Chief Judicial Magistrate.
Punjab and Haryana HC rejects PIL seeking declaration of Pahalgam terror attack victims as martyrs
The Court held that the issue of declaration of a particular place as a Memorial, or naming it differently, or the declaration of deceased persons as Martyr/ Shaheed was within the exclusive domain of policy decision of the State.
Supreme Court constitutes SIT to probe BJP Minister Vijay Shah’s controversial remarks on Col. Sofiya Quraishi
During a public function at Raikunda village in Ambedkar Nagar at Mhow, BJP Minster Vijay Shah used scurrilous and offensive language against Col. Sofia Quraishi.
Bombay HC denies relief to Symbiosis Law School student, suspended for her Instagram post on ‘Operation Sindoor’
The Court took note of the various posts by the petitioner on her Instagram, where most of the posts appeared to be political in nature, however, one post appeared to be contrary to the official version of the Government of India in relation to “Operation Sindoor” carried out recently.
All that MP High Court said on registration of FIR against BJP Minister Vijay Shah in Col. Sofiya Qureshi Remark Case
“This is gross subterfuge on the part of the of the State. The FIR has been drawn in a manner so as to assist the suspect Mr. Vijay Shah to be able to have the FIR quashed on a later date.”
MP High Court takes suo motu action against BJP Minister Vijay Shah for using ‘scurrilous language’ against Col. Sofia Quraishi
“The armed forces… reflecting integrity, industry, discipline, sacrifice, selflessness, character, honour and indomitable courage… has been targeted by Mr. Vijay Shah who has used the language of the gutters against Col. Sofia Quraishi.”
Supreme Court halts release of serving women army officers; Orders status quo until next hearing
Amid ongoing Indo-Pak tensions and in light of Operation Sindoor, the Supreme Court underscored the paramount importance of safeguarding the dignity and morale of women officers serving in the Indian Army.