Indian Scholar Detained; Sedition Charge Lacking Evidence | JQJO

Professor Ali Khan, a Muslim scholar in India, was detained for sedition over a social media post praising a female Colonel. The post, which also criticized right-wing commentators and the BJP's politics, prompted an FIR alleging "anti-national" remarks. However, the Haryana State Women Commission Chairperson, who filed the complaint, failed to identify specific offensive statements during a televised interview, highlighting the lack of evidence supporting the sedition charge. This has led to widespread criticism from civil society, rights groups, and the Indian media.