The Madras High Court directed Tamil Nadu police officials to submit by July 29 a list of all pending cases against YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar, while hearing his plea alleging police interference in his media company’s operations.
The Madras High Court granted bail to YouTuber Savukku Shankar, asserting that the charges against him for alleged misinformation did not justify his arrest. Justice GR Swaminathan emphasized the importance of freedom of speech, stating that individuals should not face punitive action for expressing opinions unless they cause significant harm or incite violence.
The Supreme Court confirmed Felix Jerald’s bail and criticized the Madras High Court’s condition mandating the closure of his YouTube channel, stating it was “unwarranted and extraneous.” The ruling emphasized that while the closure requirement is lifted, other bail conditions remain in place following Jerald’s arrest linked to a controversial interview.
Today(6th September), The Supreme Court stayed a Madras High Court order requiring YouTuber G Felix Gerald to shut down his channel ‘RED PIX 24×7’ as a bail condition. This directive was previously imposed due to his arrest for airing an interview with derogatory remarks about women police personnel.
![[Derogatory Remarks on Women Police Officers] "Delays in The High Court Can't Be The Reason For Us to Intervene Here": CJI on 17 FIR's Against YouTuber Savukku Shankar](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-82-2.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 30th August, The Chief Justice of India is set to hear a case against YouTuber Savukku Shankar for making derogatory remarks about women police officers. Shankar faces multiple FIRs for his comments, leading to legal actions and repeated detentions. The Supreme Court has intervened, emphasizing the importance of protecting individual liberties and free speech against misuse of preventive detention laws.
![[Savukku Shankar Case] "How Many Individuals Have Been Arrested For Spreading Lies on TV?": Madras HC Questions State](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/image-21-2.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 6th August, the Madras High Court questioned the Tamil Nadu government’s selective detention of YouTuber Savukku Shankar, under the Goondas Act. The court expressed concerns about the impact on public order and emphasized the importance of freedom of speech. It also advised the state to focus on eradicating corruption rather than suppressing dissenters.
![[Savukku Shankar Interview Case] Madras HC Refuses Bail to YouTuber G Felix Gerald](https://i0.wp.com/lawchakra.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image-52-1.png?resize=447%2C367&ssl=1)
Today, On 24th June, The Madras High Court denied bail to YouTuber G Felix Gerald, charged for facilitating derogatory comments about women in an interview with YouTuber Savukku Shankar. The judge criticized the failure to remove offensive remarks from the interview. Both individuals faced complaints, with Shankar placed in judicial custody.
Justice G. Jayachandran criticized Justice G.R. Swaminathan for bias against State police and hasty decision-making in YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar’s detention case. Swaminathan’s failure to consult his bench partner and refusal to allow the State to file a counter affidavit led Jayachandran to declare Swaminathan’s opinion invalid. Swaminathan’s explanations were deemed inadequate.
The Madras High Court referred the Savukku Shankar case, previously given a split verdict, to a regular division bench, declaring the previous ruling an “anomaly.” The new bench will consider two key questions and review the habeas corpus petition. Justice Jayachandran criticized the delay and lack of judicial integrity in the case.
