A suit was filed seeking the removal of IMA office bearers, Dr. JA Jayalal and Dr. Jayesh M Lele, for allegedly making statements comparing Christianity and Hinduism, causing sedition and hurting religious sentiments. The court granted time for their affidavit and disposed of a criminal defamation case, directing Dr. Jayalal not to use IMA to propagate religion. The defendants urged the court to quash the proceedings, arguing it violates free speech and is part of a design by groups opposing IMA’s views. The matter remains pending.
