Delhi High Court refuses to stay probe against woman journalist in case filed by ACP
The Delhi High Court has refused to stay an investigation into a woman journalist accused of making casteist remarks against a police officer. The court stated it cannot pass orders without hearing the police's side, while the journalist claims the FIR is an act of intimidation.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing tensions between media freedom, legal accountability, and allegations of police misconduct in India.
Delhi High Court refuses to stay probe against woman journalist in case filed by ACP The Delhi High Court on Friday declined to pass an urgent order on a plea by a woman journalist seeking a stay on the investigation into a case filed by a police officer, who alleged that she made casteist remarks against him and publicly humiliated him during a protest near Jantar Mantar earlier this month. Justice Mini Pushkarna, citing paucity of time, said the court could not pass any order without hearing the police side. The matter will be heard after the Dussehra vacation. The High Court will remain closed from October 19 to 26. When the counsel for the journalist urged the court to stay the investigation, the judge said, “No, not like this.
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