The Supreme Court of India has extended the interim bail of Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad until the third week of July 2025. Professor Mahmudabad was arrested over alleged objectionable social media posts related to Operation Sindoor, a military operation during recent India-Pakistan hostilities. While granting bail, the Court imposed a gag order, prohibiting him from making any public statements or social media posts concerning the case .

The Court emphasized that this restriction aims to prevent further controversy and maintain public order during the ongoing investigation. Despite upholding his right to free speech, the Court maintained that the gag order is necessary under the circumstances .

This decision has sparked discussions about the balance between individual rights and public order, especially concerning freedom of expression and the use of gag orders in legal proceedings.

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