The Kerala High Court dismissed the POCSO case against Asianet News, acknowledging the channel’s responsible reporting on drug abuse. The court stated that the channel “deserved recognition” for its work, and emphasized that no further proceedings would be pursued at the Special POCSO Court in Kozhikode.
Today, On 20th January, The Kerala High Court raised doubts about the POCSO case filed against journalists from Reporter TV. The Court observed that neither the minor girl involved nor her guardians had lodged any complaint. It assured that the journalists would be granted bail if arrested. The case has drawn attention to the role of media and legal procedures in such matters.
The Supreme Court deferred its hearing on petitions challenging the Centre’s ban on the BBC documentary “India: The Modi Question” until January 2025. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured the court that a counter affidavit would be submitted within two weeks. The government labeled the documentary as biased propaganda.
