Supreme Court held that threatening to upload on social media a video showing a woman disrobing or bathing amounts to criminal intimidation under Section 506 IPC Such threat is treated as imputing unchastity and criminal intimidation offence also
Today, On 6th February, The Supreme Court ordered protection for Discovery staff following threats over the documentary Cult of Fear: Asaram Bapu. The Court noted that requiring them to seek relief from multiple High Courts may not be feasible. It emphasized the need for security measures to ensure their safety. This decision comes amid growing concerns over intimidation faced by journalists and media professionals.