Delhi High Court refuses to quash FIR against DU Assistant Professor over X post on Shiv Linga

The Delhi High Court refused to quash an FIR filed against a Delhi University Assistant Professor in a case related to an offensive post about the Shiv Linga. The professor’s social media post was deemed to have insulted religious sentiments, leading to the FIR under Section 295A of the Indian Penal Code. The court emphasized the necessity of upholding the law against religious insults while maintaining the principles of free speech. The ruling reflects the delicate balance between protecting religious feelings and safeguarding freedom of expression in a pluralistic society.