Indian author faces sedition charges over decade-old Kashmir speech

Indian author Arundhati Roy may face prosecution for a 2010 speech advocating Kashmir's secession.
Roy's activism and criticism of the Indian government has made her a polarizing public figure.
The sedition case was delayed but has now been approved to proceed through India's courts.
Kashmir remains a sensitive issue in India due to ongoing tensions over its governance.
The potential charges come amidst heightened scrutiny of criticism of the Indian government.