Telangana women journalists have approached the Supreme Court fearing arrest for criticising CM Revanth Reddy. The Supreme Court has agreed to urgently hear their special leave petition over alleged abusive content shared and amplified against the Chief Minister.
While hearing the petition, the Supreme Court declined to go into the full details of the matter but allowed the petitioners to seek relief before the Madhya Pradesh High Court. New Delhi, June 9th – The Supreme Court of India has granted interim protection from arrest to two Madhya Pradesh-based journalists who have alleged custodial […]
The Delhi High Court emphasized that freedom of the press is a fundamental pillar of a democratic society. It highlighted the media’s role in ensuring transparency and holding authorities accountable. The court stressed that restricting press freedom could undermine democratic values. The ruling reinforces the importance of an independent and unrestricted press in a functioning democracy.
A court has withdrawn an important charge against two journalists in a case linked to Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. The journalists had shared a video on their X account where a man allegedly made “insulting” and “abusive” comments about Reddy. This decision comes at a time when there are rising tensions between the media and the state government.
Madras: The Madras High Court has directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to stop harassing journalists while probing the leak of a sexual harassment victim’s identity in the Anna University case. The Court made it clear that while journalists should not be troubled, they must also cooperate with the investigation.
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.
Today, On 8th January, A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking the removal of a court order from the Indian Kanoon website. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the order, accessible via Google, is harming his client’s reputation as a businessman. The plea emphasizes the impact on the petitioner’s credibility due to the public availability of the order. The court is expected to address concerns related to privacy and public access to legal records.