The Supreme Court bench, led by Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra, reserved judgment on the anticipatory bail plea of Kerala journalist Shajan Skariah. The case involves allegations of defamatory statements against CPIM MLA PV Sreenijin. The arguments focused on the applicability of the SC/ST Act and the journalistic integrity of Skariah. The decision is expected to set significant precedents.
