Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Allahabad HC Grants Relief to Journalist in UP Mosque Case
A journalist, Mohammad Seraj Ali, who reported on a mosque demolition in Uttar Pradesh, faced issues with his passport renewal.
The Allahabad High Court ruled that the lower court wrongly denied him a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
The court's decision allows Ali to reapply for his passport.
He must also seek permission to travel abroad and adhere to trial court rules.
The High Court found the trial court didn't consider important government guidelines.
The Allahabad High Court overturned orders denying journalist Mohammad Seraj Ali a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Ali was named in an FIR for reporting on a mosque demolition in Uttar Pradesh.
The court quashed the denial of the NOC needed for passport renewal or re-issuance.
Ali reported on the demolition of a mosque in Barabanki in 2021.
The High Court said the trial court didn't properly consider government guidelines on NOCs.
- Who
- The case involves journalist Mohammad Seraj Ali, the Allahabad High Court, and a trial court in Barabanki.
- What
- The Allahabad High Court overturned orders denying journalist Mohammad Seraj Ali a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for his passport.
- When
- The Allahabad High Court issued the order on Thursday.
- Where
- The events occurred in Uttar Pradesh, specifically in Barabanki district.
- Why
- The Allahabad High Court ruled the trial court wrongly denied the NOC, and did not consider government guidelines.
- Journalist
- Mohammad Seraj Ali
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Case
- Reporting on mosque demolition
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh, Barabanki district
- Relief Granted
- NOC for passport
- FIR
- Filed against Ali
