Supreme Court gives interim relief to Arnab Goswami for three weeks in FIRs against him. (Read Full Order)

In a huge relief to senior journalist and anchor Arnab Goswami, the Supreme Court barred various state governments from taking coercive action against him. It also provided him protection from arrest for three weeks.

A two-judge bench of the apex court comprising Justices DY Chandrachud and MR Shah issued notices to the Union Government and different states where cases against Arnab Goswami have registered. The bench also asked the editor to bring all the complaints on record and amend his petition for clubbing of all cases.

The bench also asked the Goswami to move an anticipatory bail plea before the trial court within three weeks for continued protection. The bench clarified that all allegations against Goswami is to be investigated through one FIR in Mumbai. The bench also asked the Mumbai police commissioner to ensure the safety of the journalist. Significantly, Justice DY Chandrachud observed that there should be no restraint on the media.

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