Archive · 23 May 2025
Court Refuses to Quash FIR Against Alt News Co-founder Zubair
The Allahabad High Court has decided not to stop the case against Mohammed Zubair, who runs Alt News.
He's accused of causing trouble between different religious groups by what he posts online.
While the case continues, the court said he can't be arrested yet and can't leave the country.
The court believes the police need to investigate the situation fairly, to figure out what happened.
The Allahabad High Court refused to quash an FIR against Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair.
The court extended interim protection against Zubair's arrest during the investigation.
Zubair is accused of promoting enmity among religious groups through his 'X' posts.
The court stated a fair probe was required in the matter.
Zubair is restrained from leaving the country pending investigation.
- Who
- Mohammed Zubair, Allahabad High Court, Uttar Pradesh government, Udita Goswami, Yati Narsinghanand
- What
- Allahabad High Court refused to quash FIR against Mohammed Zubair but extended interim protection.
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Allahabad High Court, Ghaziabad
- Why
- Allegations of promoting enmity among religious groups through social media posts.
Zubair's Defense
Uttar Pradesh Government's Concerns
Nature of Posts
Zubair's Defense
His posts were part of his professional obligation as a fact-checker.
Uttar Pradesh Government's Concerns
His posts promoted enmity among religious groups and incited the public.
Freedom of Expression
Zubair's Defense
Exercised freedom of speech by highlighting Narsinghanand's conduct.
Uttar Pradesh Government's Concerns
His posts contained half-baked information that damaged India's sovereignty.
- Defendant
- Mohammed Zubair
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Accusation
- Promoting enmity
- Restriction
- Cannot leave the country
- Interim Protection
- Extended against arrest
Sources
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