The Supreme Court has granted the Haryana government six weeks to consider closing the criminal case against Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, who faces charges for social media posts related to Operation Sindoor. The court suggested a "one-time magnanimity" approach, contingent on Mahmudabad acting responsibly in the future. Haryana's counsel informed the court that a chargesheet was filed in August 2025, but prosecution sanction is still pending. The court extended its stay on trial court proceedings, awaiting the government's decision.