The Madras High Court granted 12-week interim bail to YouTube journalist Savukku Shankar, noting repeated incarceration and misuse of criminal law against him. The judges flagged abuse of process, medical concerns, and continuous violation of his personal liberty.
Today, On 23rd May, The Madras High Court mandated full disclosure of files related to the detention of journalist Savukku Shankar under the Goondas Act. This move emphasizes transparency and highlights the judiciary’s commitment to safeguarding individual rights against arbitrary state actions. The court refrained from the usual order of directing a notice, insisting on personally reviewing the entire file.