Freedom of the Press Must Be Protected, but Irresponsible Journalism Cannot Be Shielded; Bail Granted to Two Accused: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has granted regular bail to Abid Ali @ Aabi and Furkan, who were arrested in connection with an alleged mob assault on two freelance reporters associated with a YouTube channel. While granting bail, the Court observed that the prosecution's case contained significant inconsistencies regarding the identity and involvement of the accused. The Court also made important observations on the growing role of digital journalism, stating that…