human rights defender
Hany Babu
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HRD's year of birth
1966
HRD's Gender
Man
Type of HRD
- Academic
HRD's thematic area of engagement
- Civil and political rights
- Minorities’ rights
HRD's geographical origin
Urban
Current Status
Released on bail
HRD's bio and work
Dr. Hany Babu Musaliyarveettil Tharayil is an associate professor in the English Department at Delhi University. A linguist and anti-caste activist, he has been a vocal advocate for the rights of marginalized communities, specifically focusing on the implementation of reservation policies and language rights in higher education.
Detained since
Jul 28, 2020
Date of release
Dec 4, 2025
Charge(s)
- Anti-government propaganda
- Creating disturbances
- Damage to public property
Sentence
Charges Framed
UAPA Sections 13, 16, 17, 18, 18B, 20, 38, 39, and 40; IPC Sections 120B, 115, 121, 121A, 124A, 153A, and 505(1)(b).
Latitude: 19.07740712839979
Longitude: 73.06905110578941
Geolocation of detention
Country or area of detention
Region of detention
- Asia: Southern Asia
Location of detention - City/Town
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Location of detention - Facility
Taloja Central Prison, Maharashtra
Recent case update / evolution
Granted regular bail by the Bombay High Court on 04 December 2025.
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