Haryana tells Supreme Court it has refused sanction to prosecute Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad
The Facts
- Haryana informed the Supreme Court that it has refused to grant sanction to prosecute Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad.
- The state described its decision as a “one-time magnanimity” and said it was closing the issue.
- The Supreme Court bench hearing the matter comprised Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi.
- After recording Haryana’s refusal to grant sanction, the Supreme Court directed/observed that the proceedings pending before the trial court would stand closed.
- The case against Mahmudabad stemmed from his social media posts related to Operation Sindoor.
- Additional Solicitor General S V Raju appeared for the Haryana government and conveyed the refusal of sanction to the Supreme Court.
- Multiple reports said a chargesheet had been filed in the matter, but prosecution sanction was not granted.
Context
What did the Supreme Court do after Haryana refused prosecution sanction?
The court recorded the state’s statement and directed/noted that the criminal proceedings pending before the trial court would be closed because sanction to prosecute was not granted. Hindustan Times Hindustan Times
What was Mahmudabad booked for in this case?
He was booked in connection with social media posts concerning Operation Sindoor, which led to the criminal case now being closed for want of prosecution sanction. Hindustan Times Hindu
Why did Haryana call the decision a “one-time magnanimity”?
Haryana’s counsel told the Supreme Court the state was refusing sanction as a one-time measure and treating the matter as a closed chapter. Indian Express MoneyControl
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