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.
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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.