Chennai journalists meet top cop over SIT's probe into sexual assault case
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Chennai journalists meet top cop over SIT's probe into sexual assault case

India Today  

Journalists in Chennai met with Tamil Nadu Director General of Police Shankar Jiwal to voice their concerns over the way the Special Investigation Team is handling the Anna University sexual abuse case inquiry. They alleged that seven journalists were questioned inappropriately, with some facing intrusive and irrelevant queries, while two had their mobile phones seized without following due process. Haseef, General Secretary of the Chennai Press Club, criticised the SIT’s approach, stating, “Summons are being issued through digital mediums, and journalists are not given enough time before appearing. The investigation is supposed to be about an FIR leak, but it appears that the police are instead targeting journalists.” Senior journalist Shabbir Ahmed described the SIT’s actions as a “rowing inquiry” lacking proper procedure.

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Madras High Court restrains SIT from harassing journalists in Anna University sexual assault FIR leak case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Madras High Court restrains SIT from harassing journalists in Anna University sexual assault FIR leak case

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Tuesday instructed an all women Special Investigation Team probing the Anna University sexual assault First Information Report leak case to not harass journalists who had merely viewed the FIR on the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems portal before it was blocked. Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan said he would pass detailed orders on a batch …

​Without warrant: On police action and journalists in Chennai
1 month, 3 weeks ago

​Without warrant: On police action and journalists in Chennai

The Hindu  

The seizure of mobile phones from some journalists in the name of investigating the leak of sensitive details of the First Information Report pertaining to the rape committed on the Anna University campus in Chennai in December 2024 is wholly unwarranted and possibly illegal. The Special Investigation Team, appointed by the Madras High Court to take over the probe, appears …

Chennai Press Club stage protest against SIT intimidating reporters covering Anna University rape case
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chennai Press Club stage protest against SIT intimidating reporters covering Anna University rape case

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Members of the Chennai Press Club along with senior journalists, held a protest on Saturday, accusing the Special Investigation Team of intimidating reporters covering the Anna University rape, by unlawfully seizing their personal mobile phones. Several reporters alleged that the SIT operates without clear guidelines and did not issue an acknowledgement of the seized electronic devices until journalists, along …

Journalists stage protest condemning harassment by Special Investigation Team
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Journalists stage protest condemning harassment by Special Investigation Team

The Hindu  

Accusing the Special Investigation Team of harassing journalists while investigating the recent sexual assault case at Anna University, representatives of various media forums staged a protest on Saturday on the Chennai Press Club premises. The team had allegedly seized the devices after journalists downloaded copies of the First Information Report related to the case, claiming that such actions could lead …

Press Club meets SIT on phone seizures; Editors Guild calls for fair probe
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Press Club meets SIT on phone seizures; Editors Guild calls for fair probe

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The office-bearers of Chennai Press Club on Friday met the Madras High Court-appointed Special Investigation Team probing the Anna University rape case, and lodged their reservations about the seizure of mobile phones of journalists and treating them in an unfair manner. Journalists were not treated with fairness by the team, the Chennai Press Club told the SIT. Return devices: …

Journalists appeal to DGP to stop ‘harassment’ by SIT
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Journalists appeal to DGP to stop ‘harassment’ by SIT

The Hindu  

A delegation of journalists led by office-bearers of the Chennai Press Club met the Director General of Police Shankar Jiwal at his office and sought him to stop harassment of the journalists by the special investigation team which is probing the leak of FIR on Anna University sexual assault case. In their representation to the DGP, they said several journalists …

Anna varsity sexual assault: SIT seizes journalists’ mobile phones in FIR leak probe
2 months ago

Anna varsity sexual assault: SIT seizes journalists’ mobile phones in FIR leak probe

The Hindu  

A special investigation team probing the alleged leak of the First Information Report in connection with the sexual assault on a student at Anna University last December has seized mobile phones from at least four journalists, and summoned seven more for questioning. The journalists appeared before the team on Tuesday and Wednesday, during which their mobile phones and other electronic …

SIT seizes journalists' phones for investigation, Chennai Press Club slams move
2 months ago

SIT seizes journalists' phones for investigation, Chennai Press Club slams move

India Today  

The Chennai Press Club condemned the actions of the Special Investigation Team for confiscating journalists’ smartphones under the pretext of an ongoing investigation. The controversy arose after the SIT investigating the Anna University sexual abuse case summoned journalists, particularly those on the crime beat. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Chennai Press Club expressed concern over the treatment of …

Delhi Police summons NewsClick journalist Abhisar Sharma again for questioning
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi Police summons NewsClick journalist Abhisar Sharma again for questioning

Firstpost  

Sharma was questioned in connection with the case at the Special Cell’s office on Tuesday. NewsClick founder and editor-in-chief Prabir Purkayastha and human resources department head Amit Chakravarty were arrested on Tuesday after several journalists were questioned in connection with the case The Delhi Police has called NewsClick journalist Abhisar Sharma for questioning in connection with a case filed under …

The three accused were in touch with 25 MLAs: IO
2 years, 4 months ago

The three accused were in touch with 25 MLAs: IO

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: A day after the Cyberabad police arrested Ramachandra Bharathi, Nanda Kumar and Simhayaji for alleged poaching of TRS MLAs, the investigation officer intensified his probe in tracking the call data of the accused, who allegedly contacted 25 ruling party legislators, directly or indirectly. Police officials will be sending the seized mobile phones and other devices to a forensic laboratory …

PTI misquotes Delhi HC in Disha Ravi case, claims media can't broadcast 'leaked' details
4 years, 1 month ago

PTI misquotes Delhi HC in Disha Ravi case, claims media can't broadcast 'leaked' details

Op India  

On Friday, the Delhi High Court heard the writ petition of 21-year-old climate activist Disha Ravi, accused of co-creating the nefarious ‘toolkit’ that was accidentally shared on social media by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. While posting updates about the hearing, Press Trust of India alleged, “Toolkit case: HC asks media not to broadcast leaked investigation material as it could affect …

Disha Ravi WhatsApp chats: Court passes interim order, asks police to conduct press briefings as per law
4 years, 1 month ago

Disha Ravi WhatsApp chats: Court passes interim order, asks police to conduct press briefings as per law

Op India  

The Delhi High court today heard the plea filed by ‘activist’ Disha Ravi, whose name has emerged in the ‘toolkit’ controversy case, seeking direction to the Delhi police not to leak any material related to the investigation in the said case. During the hearing of her petition in the High Court today, Senior Advocate Akhil Ravi, appearing for Disha Ravi, …

A look at how cases against some journalists were dealt by courts
4 years, 4 months ago

A look at how cases against some journalists were dealt by courts

Op India  

With Arnab Goswami failing to get a relief from Bombay High Court, the possibility of the Republic TV Editor-in-Chief approaching Supreme Court has increased. Previously, Vinod Dua had approached Delhi High Court in an FIR registered by Delhi Police seeking quashing of the FIR. When the UP police registered an FIR against Siddharth Varadhrajan of The WIRE form spreading fake …

Breaking: SC Allows All Journalists And Media Persons To Carry Mobile Phones Inside Courtrooms [Read Circular]
6 years, 9 months ago

Breaking: SC Allows All Journalists And Media Persons To Carry Mobile Phones Inside Courtrooms [Read Circular]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has decided to permit non-accredited journalists to carry mobile phones inside its court rooms.As per a communication issued by Assistant Registrar Dr. Sushil Kr. The Supreme Court has decided to permit non-accredited journalists to carry mobile phones inside its court rooms. The Circular states: “…Hon’ble the Chief Justice of India has been pleased to allow the Media …

Breaking: SC Allows All Journalists And Media Persons To Carry Mobile Phones Inside Courtrooms [Read Circular]
6 years, 9 months ago

Breaking: SC Allows All Journalists And Media Persons To Carry Mobile Phones Inside Courtrooms [Read Circular]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has decided to permit non-accredited journalists to carry mobile phones inside its court rooms.As per a communication issued by Assistant Registrar Dr. Sushil Kr. The Supreme Court has decided to permit non-accredited journalists to carry mobile phones inside its court rooms. The Circular states: “…Hon’ble the Chief Justice of India has been pleased to allow the Media …

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