Prima Facie Disturbed Harmony In Society: Delhi HC Refuses To Quash FIR Against DU Professor Over Post Relating To Gyanvapi Mosque

The Delhi High Court quashed an FIR filed against a DU professor regarding a lecture on the Gyanvapi mosque. The professor was accused of making inflammatory comments regarding the mosque’s religious significance. The Court ruled that the FIR was based on vague and unsubstantiated claims and found no evidence of criminal intent. The ruling highlights the need for concrete evidence when filing complaints under criminal law, especially in sensitive matters involving religion and public sentiment. The Court’s decision also underscores the protection of academic freedom and expression, ensuring that scholars are not unduly penalized for their teachings without valid legal grounds.