Supreme Court Grants Relief to Kerala Journalist Convicted for Sexual Remarks Against IUML Leader

The Supreme Court of India recently granted relief to a Kerala-based journalist by exempting him from surrendering in a criminal case arising out of alleged sexually coloured remarks. While the conviction was not stayed, the Court took note of the limited nature of the sentence and compliance with compensation, and extended protection from surrender. Parties And Case Background The case was filed by Aravindan Manikoth, a journalist from Kerala, against…