Kerala High Court rules journalists conducting sting operations without mala fide intent cannot be prosecuted, emphasizing press freedom and responsible journalism.
Read Full ArticleJournalist Sebastian Farcis, involved in a hate campaign against The Kashmir Files, has been denied renewal of his journalism permit in India, forcing him to leave.
The Delhi High Court has granted bail to four convicts charged with the murder of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan.
A recent judgement of the Punjab and Haryana High Court protecting the press has been taking rounds among the legal fraternity for all the right reasons. In the judgement, the High Court made several pertinent observations on how journalism is the fourth pillar of the democracy. And that, honest reporters require the protection of the Court while trying to bring the truth to the public. Read this article to find out more on what the High Court said.
SC dismisses AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s plea against UP govt decision to close 105 primary schools; directs him to approach Allahabad HC.
19 August, 2025 11:02 AM
SC dismisses plea challenging validity of 2024 Maharashtra Assembly polls, rejects claims of bogus votes cast after polling hours.
19 August, 2025 01:40 PM
SC rejects NCPCR plea against minor Muslim girl’s marriage, upholding HC ruling that valid marriage is possible under personal law upon puberty.
19 August, 2025 06:14 PM
Punjab & Haryana HC upholds magistrate’s power to order police probe in non-cognizable offences, refusing to quash defamation case against TV Today.
19 August, 2025 12:22 PM
Gauhati HC quashes case against journalist, ruling his article on religious fundamentalism & illegal migration falls within journalistic duty.
19 August, 2025 12:29 PM
SC grants bail to ex-WB Minister Partha Chatterjee in teachers’ recruitment scam, citing long incarceration; directs speedy trial in pending cases.
19 August, 2025 11:15 AM
![Journalists conducting stings without mala fide intent cannot be prosecuted: Kerala HC [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/07/lj_4783_de21200a-86dc-48d7-a82c-facaa4f7b997.webp)
![Punjab and Haryana High Court judgement protecting press An explainer [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/01/lj_7975_9f89e75f-cf87-4400-97e9-3a4bdb6caf8f.jpg)
