The men were allegedly charged for the anti-India and not the pro-Pakistan slogans.
The charge of sedition is among the most severe under Indian law as the accused must surrender their passports, appear in court as and when ordered, while paying legal fees throughout the entire process.
“There was a complaint that these accused celebrated Pakistan’s victory by bursting crackers and raising pro-Pakistan and anti-India slogans,†Sanjay Pathak of the local Shahpur police station told The Hindu.
Pakistan won the cricket final by 180 runs.