‘How can a 12-word Facebook post leave you stranded in a country for 4 months’: UK doctor finally leaves India after LOC ordeal

Submission statement: In another example of India’s democratic backsliding, a [UK based Doctor of Indian origin was stranded in India for 4 months because of a criminal case against him after a BJP worker filed a police complaint against him for criticising Narendra Modi.](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ydjd6ep73o)

The police of the state defended the action against him by saying that he might have been part of “an organised effort to malign constitutional authority”. Recently the man was able to fly back to the UK, and resume his job with the NHS.

Why is this relevant: It shows India’s democratic backsliding, and it shows how India uses process as a punishment to silence criticism and dissent.