The author was one of the speakers at the event. An FIR registered had accused Roy and other speakers of delivering provocative speeches at the conference.
“Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena has sanctioned the prosecution of Arundhati Roy and former Professor of International Law in Central University of Kashmir, Dr. Sheikh Showkat Hussain, under section 45 (1) of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the case,” a Raj Niwas official said.
In October 2023, Saxena had granted sanction to prosecute Roy and former Central University of Kashmir professor Sheikh Showkat Hussain under Section 196 of CrPC for commission of offences punishable under different sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Sushil Pandit, a social activist from Kashmir, had made an FIR on October 28, 2010.
According to PTI, those who delivered speeches at the conference included Syed Ali Shah Geelani, SAR Geelani (anchor of the Conference and prime accused in the Parliament attack case), Arundhati Roy, Dr Sheikh Showkat Hussain and Varavara Rao.