SC Directs UP Police Not To Take Action Against Zubair Until July 20

Supreme Court (SC) reviewed an urgent petition filed by Alt News Co-founder Mohammed Zubair, on July 18. Justice DY Chandrachud and BY Banopanna directed the Uttar Pradesh police not to take precipitative action against Zubair, in 2018 controversial tweet case, until July 20.  The Apex Court bench listed the matter for next hearing on July 20. Notably, Mohammed filed a plea, seeking quashing of six FIRs, filed against him in UP.