Preserving Reputation: Madras HC's Cautionary Advice to Press Regarding Allegations Against Religious Leaders
The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, presided over by The Honourable Mr. Justice K.K.Ramakrishnan, recently delivered a landmark judgment in the case of S. Mariaselvi vs. A.S. Mani & Others. The judgment addresses issues of defamation, journalistic responsibility, and the rights of individuals against malicious publications. Case Overview: S. Mariaselvi, a 47-year-old Pastor of Roman Catholic Thirusabai and a prominent figure in Dindigul District, filed a criminal revision petition…
