“MD has no Role in Selecting News, Responsibility Lies with the Chief Editor/ Editor”: Kerala HC Quashes Defamation Case Against Rashtra Deepika MD

The Kerala High Court quashed defamation proceedings against the Managing Director of Rashtra Deepika, stating he has no direct role in selecting news items, which is the responsibility of the Chief Editor. The court ruled that criminal prosecution against the MD would not succeed, highlighting the ordinary roles in news selection.