Northeast Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta has moved the Supreme Court seeking protection, CBI probe, and clubbing of over 54 FIRs after Zubeen Garg’s death in Singapore. He alleges a witch-hunt, biased investigation, and trial by media.
The Kerala High Court emphasized the need for responsible media reporting, cautioning against “media trials” that presuppose guilt or innocence in ongoing cases. While freedom of speech is fundamental, it must not overshadow the judiciary’s role or the accused’s right to a fair trial, warning against prejudicing public opinion.
