New Delhi, May 19 -- The Supreme Court on Monday, May 19, agreed to examine a plea of Ashoka University's assistant professor, Ali Khan Mahmudabad, against his arrest for his social media posts over Operation Sindoor.

A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih noted the submissions of senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the associate professor, and said the plea would come up on Tuesday or Wednesday.

"He has been arrested for a patriotic statement. Please list it during the day," Sibal insisted.

"Please list it tomorrow or day after," the CJI said.

The assistant professor was arrested on May 18 after two FIRs were lodged under stringent charges, including endangering sovereignty and integrity,...