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Gujarat journalist gets anticipatory bail in another FIR for ‘cheating’

A Gujarat sessions court has granted anticipatory bail to The Hindu journalist Mahesh Langa in an FIR lodged against him by an ad agency owner for “cheating” him of Rs 28.68 lakh and threatening “with negative publicity using media influence”, Livelaw reported.

Newslaundry · Nov 26, 2024

‘Media freedom not licence to interfere with justice system’: Kerala HC on media trials

The Kerala High Court has held that the media’s freedom of speech cannot override a citizen’s right to dignity, reputation, and privacy, especially when reporting on an ongoing criminal case. The court said that only an adjudicatory authority can pronounce the guilt or innocence of an accused, LiveLaw reported. 

Newslaundry · Nov 8, 2024

SC relaxes Siddique Kappan’s bail condition

The Supreme Court has relaxed Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan’s bail condition which made it mandatory for him to record his presence at a police station in Uttar Pradesh every Monday in connection with the alleged Hathras conspiracy case, LiveLaw reported.

Newslaundry · Nov 4, 2024

Karnataka HC restrains media from using court proceedings’ videos

The Karnataka High Court has restrained media outlets, individuals, and social media platforms from sharing videos from the live stream of court proceedings, Livelaw reported. The court also directed YouTube, Facebook and X, formerly Twitter, to delete the videos live streamed on media channels “posted in violation of rules”. 

Newslaundry · Sep 24, 2024

Salman Khan demands apology from ANI for report ‘linking him to D-Company’

Actor Salman Khan has sought an apology from news agency ANI and the advocates of the two men accused of firing outside his house for linking him to underworld gangster Dawood Ibrahim’s group D-Company, Livelaw reported. A report published by ANI claimed that Khan has “known relations” with the group…

Newslaundry · Sep 20, 2024

SC seeks UP govt’s reply on journalist Siddique Kappan’s plea to ease bail conditions

The Supreme Court has sought the Uttar Pradesh government’s response to a petition filed by Kerala-based journalist Siddique Kappan seeking relaxation of a bail condition in a UAPA case that requires him to report to the state’s Hathras police station every Monday, Livelaw reported. 

Newslaundry · Sep 17, 2024

Ahead of assembly polls, SC relief for Kejriwal

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Newslaundry · Sep 13, 2024

‘No malafide intention’: Kerala HC quashes case against Mathrubhumi journos over ‘sting operation’

The Kerala High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against the reporters and staff of Mathrubhumi TV in connection with their “sting operation” accusing a government official of corruption, LiveLaw reported. The court held that the reportage did not involve malice or prejudice.

Newslaundry · Sep 11, 2024

Sisodia released after SC grants bail in liquor policy case

Nearly 18 months after the CBI arrested him, Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia was reportedly released from Tihar jail after the Supreme Court granted him bail in the liquor policy case.  

Newslaundry · Aug 9, 2024

IT Rules amendment: Bombay High Court reserves judgement

The Bombay High Court has reserved its judgment in petitions challenging the IT Amendment Rules, 2023, which empowers the central government to establish fact-check units to identify “fake news” about itself on social media and order its take down, Livelaw reported.

Newslaundry · Aug 8, 2024