The Allahabad High Court has cancelled summons against India Today’s Aroon Purie and Prabhu Chawla, ruling that their report on child prostitution did not incite hatred or unrest. The Court upheld journalists’ right to free speech under Article 19(1)(a).
Justice PB Suresh Kumar of the Kerala High Court, in his farewell speech, advocated for new legislation to regulate social media, emphasizing that unverified posts undermine public trust in the judiciary. He highlighted the importance of balancing free speech with the integrity of the judiciary while also recognizing the role of technology in enhancing justice efficiency.
