Press Freedom Must Be Protected, Criminal Complaints Can't Be Based Merely on Interpretations of News Reports: Andhra Pradesh High Court
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has quashed criminal proceedings against Veladi Suguna Shekara Rao, a senior journalist and Editor of Sakshi Daily Newspaper, who was charged under Section 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for publishing an article titled "Ummadi Krishnajillalo Arachakam". The complaint alleged that the article contained false information that could incite riots and spread enmity among communities. Understanding Section 353(2) of BNS Section 353(2) of the…
