Additional solicitor general S V Raju informed a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi that since SC had stayed the framing of charges, Haryana govt has not yet made a decision on granting sanction for Mahmudabad’s prosecution.In its order, the CJI-led bench said, “Though the chargesheet had been filed in Aug last year, the Haryana govt is yet to grant sanction for prosecution. ASG will seek instruction whether the state is not inclined to grant sanction for prosecution by showing magnanimity.” It posted the matter for hearing after six weeks.The bench said if the competent authority decides to close the case by declining sanction, it should not be taken as a licence by the professor to make irresponsible statements. “We are sure he will behave responsibly,” it said. On May 21, SC had granted interim bail to Mahmudabad but ordered Haryana DGP to constitute an SIT of IPS officers to probe the bona fide of the allegedly objectionable statements he made during ‘Operation Sindoor’.Taking exception to the article, the bench said, “We don’t know what’s happening. Everyone talks only about their, this and that right as if for the last 75 years the country is only distributing rights without teaching them their duties.” Mahmudabad was arrested on May 18 for his allegedly offensive posts after FIRs were registered on complaints filed by Renu Bhatia, chairperson of Haryana State Commission for Women and Jatheri village sarpanch, a BJP functionary.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos”BJP People Are Mute” Owaisi Targets PM Modi Over Trump’s ‘Make Me Happy’ RemarkBMC Becomes Mega Battleground As Thackerays Reunite And Alliances Shift Ahead Of Civic Wars 2026Deepam row: Piyush Goyal Accuses MK Stalin Govt Of Targeting Hindu TraditionsDonald Trump, Venezuela And India: Prithviraj Chavan’s Remark On PM Modi Kidnapping Sparks Row’Hindus Will Not Be Allowed To Stay’: BNP Candidate’s Threat Sparks Alarm Amid Bangladesh KillingsNepal Imposes Curfew In Birgunj Near India Border After Social Media Sparks Religious TensionsHyderabad Techie Murdered In US: Father Denies Love Angle, Seeks Justice Across BordersIndia Speeds Up Chenab Hydropower Projects, Redrawing Indus Rivers Water Control Lines For PakistanPolitical War Erupts After JNU Slogans Target PM Modi Following Umar Khalid Bail Rejection VerdictUS Senator Claims India Cut Russian Oil Buys And Sought Trump Tariff Relief Amid Pressure Bid On Oil123PhotostoriesBirthday special: Bipasha Basu’s best movies to watch on OTTChef Sanjeev Kapoor shares 14 kitchen tips that make life easierHow to make Anda Paratha for breakfastJiya Shankar and her love for ethnic wear: Surreal looks in sarees, lehengas, and more12 railway stations and the foods they are famous forFull list of the winners of ‘MasterChef India’: From Pankaj Bhadouria to Mohammed Ashiq5 simple neck exercises to ease stiffness and restore mobilityWhere will you be this Makar Sankranti? 5 best destinations in India to witness the festivalFrom opening up about losing a leg in a tragic accident to being unemployed for 7 years after Naache Mayuri: When Sudha Chandran spoke about life, parent’s support and career7 must-read fantasy novels that transport you to magical worlds123Hot PicksBudget 2026Vande Bharat Sleeper TrainPublic holidays January 2026Gold rate todayUS Visa BondsCigarette tax hikeBank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingSan Francisco 49ersPaige Bueckers vs Sophie Cunningham Net WorthWho is Lenny DykstraYouTube Ad Changes In VietnamWayne GretzkyKliff KingsburyKevin StefanskiChicago Bulls vs Boston CelticsTaylor SwiftWho is Kris Humphries
Additional solicitor general S V Raju informed a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi that since SC had stayed the framing of charges, Haryana govt has not yet made a decision on granting sanction for Mahmudabad’s prosecution.In its order, the CJI-led bench said, “Though the chargesheet had been filed in Aug last year, the Haryana govt is yet to grant sanction for prosecution. ASG will seek instruction whether the state is not inclined to grant sanction for prosecution by showing magnanimity.” It posted the matter for hearing after six weeks.The bench said if the competent authority decides to close the case by declining sanction, it should not be taken as a licence by the professor to make irresponsible statements. “We are sure he will behave responsibly,” it said. On May 21, SC had granted interim bail to Mahmudabad but ordered Haryana DGP to constitute an SIT of IPS officers to probe the bona fide of the allegedly objectionable statements he made during ‘Operation Sindoor’.Taking exception to the article, the bench said, “We don’t know what’s happening. Everyone talks only about their, this and that right as if for the last 75 years the country is only distributing rights without teaching them their duties.” Mahmudabad was arrested on May 18 for his allegedly offensive posts after FIRs were registered on complaints filed by Renu Bhatia, chairperson of Haryana State Commission for Women and Jatheri village sarpanch, a BJP functionary.
