Youtuber Savukku Shankar case: Madras High Court quashes ‘Savukku’ Shankar’s detention under the Goondas Act
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Youtuber Savukku Shankar case: Madras High Court quashes ‘Savukku’ Shankar’s detention under the Goondas Act

The Hindu  

Social media content is not thrust upon the viewers. Further, observing that the Goondas Act could be invoked only if a person had indulged in acts prejudicial to maintenance of public order, the Bench said: “Speeches criticising the government, its policies and actions or exposing corrupt or illegal actions in public administration cannot be termed as a threat to public order.” Authoring the verdict, Justice Subramaniam also wrote: “The Government can handle the social media as an effective tool to understand the grievances of a common man instead of trying to shut him down. The soul of a healthy democracy lies in free speech.” The judges pointed out that the Commissioner of Police had passed the preventive detention order on the basis of a ground case registered against the YouTuber for having published a video on February 11, alleging corruption in award of a contract to a private firm, for maintaining a new bus stand constructed at Kilambakkam. However, in the detention order, the Commissioner had written: “Later, on February 10, 2024 the passengers at Chennai’s new Karunanidhi Centenary Bus Terminus in Kilambakkam staged a protest, alleging the non-availability of buses due to the wrong influence of the above false propagandas.” Since the protest had taken place even before the publication of the YouTube video, the judges said: “This clearly shows inconsistencies in the timeline of events thereby causing doubts in the detention order. Further, there has been clear non-application of mind on the part of the detaining authority.” In so far as two other adverse cases relied upon by the Commissioner, the judges said, both those cases had been booked on May 7, 2024, just days before the passing of the preventive detention order, and one of them had been registered for having harassed a woman journalist in 2018.

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YouTuber Savukku accuses Congress chief over ‘attack’ on his residence
2 days, 4 hours ago

YouTuber Savukku accuses Congress chief over ‘attack’ on his residence

Hindustan Times  

Whistleblower turned controversial Youtuber A Shankar, known popularly as ‘Savukku’ Shankar, on Tuesday blamed Tamil Nadu Congress chief G Selvaperunthagai for an attack on his house after he exposed an alleged scam in a central and state government- On Monday, a group of 20 people, some of them dressed as sanitary workers, barged into Shankar’s residence in Chennai’s Kilpauk when …

Chennai: YouTuber's house attacked, dumped with sewage waste, poop; cops accused of mishandling case
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3 days, 2 hours ago

Chennai: YouTuber's house attacked, dumped with sewage waste, poop; cops accused of mishandling case

Hindustan Times  

A 68-year-old woman, mother of popular Youtuber and political activist 'Savukku' Shankar, filed a complaint with the G-3 Kilpauk Police Station of Tamil Nadu's Chennai, alleging that a group of 20 people entered her house on Monday, dumped sewage waste and human faeces in the residence, verbally abusing her with obscene language. Police said Kamala, residing on Dhamotharamoorthy Street of …

YouTuber Savukku Shankar says home broke into, vandalised with sewage
4 days, 6 hours ago

YouTuber Savukku Shankar says home broke into, vandalised with sewage

India Today  

Controversial Tamil YouTuber Savukku Shankar has alleged that a gang claiming to be sanitation workers forcefully entered his home, threw sewage inside his kitchen and bedroom, and later threatened him over a video call. Police sources said the intruders claimed they were offended by Shankar’s alleged derogatory remarks about sanitary workers in one of his videos. Palaniswami also posted on …

Supreme Court clubs FIRs against Savukku Shankar
1 month ago

Supreme Court clubs FIRs against Savukku Shankar

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday permitted the consolidation of First Information Reports registered against YouTuber Savukku Shankar for the allegedly disparaging comments he made online. The Bench directed Mr. Shankar, represented by advocate Balaji Srinivasan, to abide by its order dated November 11, 2022, and not make any videos or comments about the court proceedings. Appearing for the Tamil Nadu …

If Peace-Loving Citizens Are Treated Harshly Under Preventive Detention Law, No 'Peace' Will Be Left: J&K HC Quashes Detention Order Of Journalist
1 month, 1 week ago

If Peace-Loving Citizens Are Treated Harshly Under Preventive Detention Law, No 'Peace' Will Be Left: J&K HC Quashes Detention Order Of Journalist

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that acts lacking a causal link with the imperative need to detain are liable to be quashed. Court noted that the allegations against the petitioner referenced old social media posts and news articles without proving an ongoing or imminent threat, rendering the preventive detention unsustainable. A bench of Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul …

Madras HC Grants Bail To YouTuber Savukku Shankar Booked For Spreading Misinformation About Investigation In Land 'Scam' Case
2 months, 1 week ago

Madras HC Grants Bail To YouTuber Savukku Shankar Booked For Spreading Misinformation About Investigation In Land 'Scam' Case

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Friday granted bail to YouTuber and whistleblower Shankar alias Savukku Shankar in a case for allegedly spreading misinformation about the investigation in an alleged land scam case. When the state submitted that Shankar had been spreading misinformation through his channel and other channels, the judge commented that the state could choose not to listen to …

‘Savukku’ Shankar moves Madras High Court seeking bail in case booked for spreading misinformation
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Savukku’ Shankar moves Madras High Court seeking bail in case booked for spreading misinformation

The Hindu  

YouTuber A. Shankar alias ‘Savukku’ Shankar has approached the Madras High Court seeking bail in a case booked against him for having allegedly spread misinformation, regarding the investigation in a multi-crore rupees land fraud case, through an interview in his YouTube channel run by Savukku Media and also by addressing the mainstream Tamil news television channels in December last year. …

‘Savukku’ Shankar remanded in judicial custody
3 months, 1 week ago

‘Savukku’ Shankar remanded in judicial custody

The Hindu  

The Principal Special Court for Essential Commodities and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act Cases in Madurai on Wednesday remanded YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar in judicial custody till December 20 in connection with a ganja case registered by Theni District Police. Special Court Judge M. Chenkamalaselvan on Tuesday had issued a non-bailable warrant against Shankar after he had failed to appear …

YouTuber Savukku Shankar arrested in Chennai over pending ganja possession case
3 months, 1 week ago

YouTuber Savukku Shankar arrested in Chennai over pending ganja possession case

India Today  

Controversial YouTuber Savukku Shankar was arrested on Tuesday and is currently being held at the Teynampet Police Station in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, in connection with a prior case of ganja possession. The case dates back to Shankar’s stay in Theni district, during which police conducted a search and reportedly recovered 2.5 kilograms of ganja. The case, being handled by the …

YouTube Star's Plea to Delhi High Court: Unlawful Detention and Violation of Fundamental Rights
4 months, 4 weeks ago

YouTube Star's Plea to Delhi High Court: Unlawful Detention and Violation of Fundamental Rights

New Indian Express  

YouTube personality and journalist Felix Jerald has filed a plea against the Tamil Nadu police, alleging unlawful detention during an interview. He claims his fundamental rights were violated and that he was detained without proper notification or legal representation. The case has been adjourned to December 16 for further hearing.

Karnataka High Court Bars Illegal Sharing Of Videos From Live Stream Of Court Proceedings; Orders Facebook, YouTube, X To Delete Videos
6 months ago

Karnataka High Court Bars Illegal Sharing Of Videos From Live Stream Of Court Proceedings; Orders Facebook, YouTube, X To Delete Videos

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday restrained media agencies and other individuals from unauthorisedly sharing videos from the live stream of court proceedings.A single judge bench of Justice Hemant Chandangoudar said, "Till next date respondent R6 to R8 are restrained from sharing live streamed videos and R9 to R13. The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday restrained media agencies and other …

Madras High Court junks plea in cases of YouTubers’ ‘Savukku’ Shankar and Felix Gerald
6 months ago

Madras High Court junks plea in cases of YouTubers’ ‘Savukku’ Shankar and Felix Gerald

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court has refused to order the constitution of a special bench to hear cases related to public-spirited individuals, journalists, and YouTubers like ‘Savukku’ Shankar, alias A. Shankar, of Savukku Media, and G. Felix Gerald of Redpix Media. Balaji dismissed a public interest litigation petition filed by S. Muralidharan and held that no person had the right to …

Savukku Shankar Not Kept In Solitary Confinement: Tamil Nadu Govt Tells Supreme Court
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Savukku Shankar Not Kept In Solitary Confinement: Tamil Nadu Govt Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Tamil Nadu Government on Monday told the Supreme Court that YouTuber Savukku Shankar was not kept in solitary confinement.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra was hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by Shankar's mother Kamala challenging his detention under the Tamil Nadu 'Goondas' Act 1982.The bench posted the. The Tamil …

51% Of Country's Preventive Detention Orders Come From Tamil Nadu Every Year : Savukku Shankar's Lawyer Tells Supreme Court
6 months, 3 weeks ago

51% Of Country's Preventive Detention Orders Come From Tamil Nadu Every Year : Savukku Shankar's Lawyer Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today heard the challenge to the 16 FIRs filed against YouTuber Savukku Shankar over an online interview. The Court also heard the habeas corpus petition filed by his mother Kamala challenging his detention under the Tamil Nadu 'Goondas' Act 1982. "In entire India 51% of the preventive detention orders have come from Tamil Nadu every year. On …

Savukku Shankar case: Supreme Court asks Tamil Nadu government if 15 FIRs pertain to one interview
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Savukku Shankar case: Supreme Court asks Tamil Nadu government if 15 FIRs pertain to one interview

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Tamil Nadu government to confirm if every one of the 15 First Information Reports registered by the State Police across several districts pertain to the same interview given by YouTuber Savukku Shankar. Chandrachud also questioned the State government’s move to issue one detention order as soon as Mr. Shankar is out from an …

'He Comes Out & You Immediately Put Him Behind Bars' : Supreme Court To TN Govt On Savukku Shankar's Detention
7 months ago

'He Comes Out & You Immediately Put Him Behind Bars' : Supreme Court To TN Govt On Savukku Shankar's Detention

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today heard the challenge to the 16 FIRs filed against YouTuber Savukku Shankar over an online interview. Notably, Shankar was recently detained again under the preventive detention law soon after the Madras High Court's order on August 9 quashing his previous detention relating to certain alleged adverse remarks against the Police Officials. Advocate Balaji Srinivasan appearing for …

Youtuber Savukku Shankar case: Supreme Court notice to T.N. on second detention order against Savukku Shankar
7 months ago

Youtuber Savukku Shankar case: Supreme Court notice to T.N. on second detention order against Savukku Shankar

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response from the Tamil Nadu government on a plea by YouTuber Savukku Shankar’s mother challenging an August 12 detention order issued by the State against him under the Goondas Act. Chandrachud promptly issued notice to the State after hearing submissions made by advocate Balaji Srinivasan, along with advocates K. Gowtham Kumar and Harsha …

Supreme Court stays Tamil Nadu police from taking coercive steps against ‘Savukku’ Shankar
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court stays Tamil Nadu police from taking coercive steps against ‘Savukku’ Shankar

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Tamil Nadu Police from taking any coercive measures against YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar in 16 FIRs registered against him in various districts of the State. On July 18, the Supreme Court had ordered the interim release of Mr. Shankar, who had at the time already been in preventive detention under the Tamil Nadu Goondas …

SC stays coercive proceedings against YouTuber Savukku Shankar in 17 FIRs
7 months, 2 weeks ago

SC stays coercive proceedings against YouTuber Savukku Shankar in 17 FIRs

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud granted interim relief to YouTuber Savukku Shankar and stayed all the coercive action against him in 17 FIRs. Advocate Balaji Srinivasan, appearing for Shankar, told the apex court that the latest detention order was issued after the Madras High Court granted Shankar relief and quashed an …

Madras High Court refuses to restrain TN police from arresting ‘Savukku’ Shankar in multiple cases
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Madras High Court refuses to restrain TN police from arresting ‘Savukku’ Shankar in multiple cases

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Thursday refused to restrain Tamil Nadu police from arresting YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar alias A. Shankar, 48, in multiple cases registered against him at various police stations across the State for having spoken ill about women police personnel in a YouTube interview. The judge granted three weeks’ time for the Government Advocate to obtain instructions from …

YouTuber Savukku Shankar: Nilgiris police granted one day custody
7 months, 3 weeks ago

YouTuber Savukku Shankar: Nilgiris police granted one day custody

The Hindu  

Nilgiris police have been granted one day custody of YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar who was produced before the Judicial Magistrate Court in Udhagamandalam on Monday, July 29, 2024. On May 5, 2024, the Nilgiris district police had registered a case against Shankar on charges of making defamatory remarks against women police personnel. A total of 17 cases, including two cases under …

Plea In Madras High Court Seeks Regulation Of YouTube To Bring It In Conformity With Indian Laws, Social And Religious Restrictions
8 months ago

Plea In Madras High Court Seeks Regulation Of YouTube To Bring It In Conformity With Indian Laws, Social And Religious Restrictions

Live Law  

A Public interest litigation has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking to regulate and restrict the functioning of YouTube and bring it in conformity with Indian laws, and social and religious restrictions including forming a regulatory or advisory committee. In his plea, Parthiban claimed that YouTube had no restrictions and when an objectionable post is put up on …

Plea in Madras High Court seeks order to Tamil Nadu govt to regulate YouTube content
8 months ago

Plea in Madras High Court seeks order to Tamil Nadu govt to regulate YouTube content

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: A public interest litigation petition has been filed in the Madras High Court seeking orders to the government to evolve a mechanism to regulate the functioning of YouTube in order to keep a check on the ‘unbridled display of objectionable content’ which affects the ‘peace and tranquillity in the society’. “The lack of a mechanism to regulate YouTube content …

‘Savukku’ Shankar granted interim relief by Supreme Court
8 months, 1 week ago

‘Savukku’ Shankar granted interim relief by Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court, on Thursday, July 18, 2024 ordered the interim release of YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar who was detained under the Goondas Act in May by the Tamil Nadu police. Meanwhile, Mr. Shankar’s mother, A. Kamala, represented by senior advocate Siddharth Dave and advocate Balaji Srinivasan, had appealed to the Supreme Court against his incarceration. On Thursday, a Supreme Court …

'Is Savukku Shankar a threat to national security?': SC poser to TN govt on detained YouTuber
8 months, 1 week ago

'Is Savukku Shankar a threat to national security?': SC poser to TN govt on detained YouTuber

New Indian Express  

Hearing the appeal of A Kamala, the mother of YouTuber Savukku Shankar who has been detained by the Tamil Nadu government, the Supreme Court on Monday told the state government that it could not be too harsh on him. Is he a threat to national security," asked a two-judge Bench of the top court, led by Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and …

Savukku Shankar sent to police custody for four days
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Savukku Shankar sent to police custody for four days

The Hindu  

The Judicial Magistrate I in Karur on Tuesday granted the police four days custody of YouTuber Savukku Shankar to interrogate him in an alleged cheating case filed by the Karur town police. The police filed a petition before the JM-I court, seeking police custody of Shankar for seven days. Claiming that it was a false case, the advocate appearing for …

‘Savukku’ Shankar’s case: Madras High Court refuses to grant bail to YouTuber Felix Gerald
9 months ago

‘Savukku’ Shankar’s case: Madras High Court refuses to grant bail to YouTuber Felix Gerald

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Monday, June 24, 2024, refused to grant bail to YouTuber G. Felix Gerald in a case booked against him by the Coimbatore cyber crime police for having interviewed ‘Savukku’ Shankar alias A. Shankar who reportedly made certain objectionable remarks about women police personnel in Tamil Nadu. When the petitioner’s counsel stated that he was a …

Justice Swaminathan didn’t consult with co-judge in YouTuber Savukku Shankar’s case, states Madras HC
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Swaminathan didn’t consult with co-judge in YouTuber Savukku Shankar’s case, states Madras HC

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Justice G Jayachandran of the Madras High Court has stated that Justice GR Swaminathan showed a ‘semblance of personal bias’ against the Tamil Nadu police in quashing their order to detain jailed YouTuber Savukku Shankar under the Goondas Act without giving a fair opportunity to the police to present their case and without consulting the co-judge in the bench. …

Dismiss plea against ‘Savukku’ Shankar’s detention under Goondas Act, Chennai Police Commissioner urges Madras High Court
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Dismiss plea against ‘Savukku’ Shankar’s detention under Goondas Act, Chennai Police Commissioner urges Madras High Court

The Hindu  

YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar alias A. Shankar’s mother has filed a habeas corpus petition challenging his detention under the Goondas Act even before the Home Secretary could refer the matter to the Advisory Board for its opinion and therefore, the petition must be dismissed, Greater Chennai City Commissioner of Police Sandeep Rai Rathore, has contended before the Madras High Court. In …

Savukku Shankar Detention Case:Justice Swaminathan May Recused If Influenced by External Factors,Says Justice Jayachandran
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Savukku Shankar Detention Case:Justice Swaminathan May Recused If Influenced by External Factors,Says Justice Jayachandran

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Thursday ruled that the split verdict passed concerning the detention of YouTuber Savukku Shankar was without following the principles of natural justice granting fair opportunity. Justice Jayachandran noted that while the court was not bound by a hard and fast rule of granting 4 weeks to file counter, especially in cases dealing with detention orders, …

Savukku Shankar’s Goondas detention: Chennai Police ask third judge to refer petition against detention back to a Division Bench
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Savukku Shankar’s Goondas detention: Chennai Police ask third judge to refer petition against detention back to a Division Bench

The Hindu  

The Greater Chennai City Police on Thursday, June 6, 2024, filed a sub application before the Madras High Court claiming that Justice G. Jayachandran had agreed with the view taken by Justice P.B. Balaji, in a habeas corpus petition filed against YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar alias A. Shankar’s detention under the Goondas Act, and therefore, the case must now be referred …

HC delivers split verdict on legality of Savukku’s arrest
10 months ago

HC delivers split verdict on legality of Savukku’s arrest

Hindustan Times  

Madras high court on Friday delivered a split verdict in the case of whistleblower-turned-YouTuber Savukku Shankar where justice G R Swaminathan quashed his detention under the Goondas Act while justice P B Balaji differed. Both judges were of the opinion that he must be shifted out of the Coimbatore because Shankar’s mother had filed another habeas corpus petition complaining that …

Madras High Court delivers split verdict in ‘Savukku’ Shankar case; Judge says two persons tried to influence him
10 months ago

Madras High Court delivers split verdict in ‘Savukku’ Shankar case; Judge says two persons tried to influence him

The Hindu  

In a startling revelation, Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the Madras High Court on Friday wrote that two highly placed persons met him in person and requested him not to decide on merits a habeas corpus petition filed against YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar’s preventive detention under the Goondas Act. The judge said Greater Chennai Police Commissioner Sandeep Rai Rathore had passed the …

Madras HC delivers split verdict on legality of detention of 'Savukku' Shankar under Goondas Act
10 months ago

Madras HC delivers split verdict on legality of detention of 'Savukku' Shankar under Goondas Act

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Madras High Court on Friday delivered a split verdict on the legality of the detention of jailed YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar under the Goondas Act in the wake of his arrest in five different cases including the ones relating to denigrating women police personnel in an interview and possession of ganja. Justice GR Swaminathan, who was presiding the division …

‘Savukku’ Shankar should not have addressed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in highly disparaging terms, says Madras High Court
10 months ago

‘Savukku’ Shankar should not have addressed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in highly disparaging terms, says Madras High Court

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Thursday expressed its displeasure over YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar, alias A. Shankar, having addressed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. The judges wanted the result of the meeting to be placed before them on Friday when they shall hear a habeas corpus petition filed against his detention under the Goondas Act as well as a writ petition …

Savukku Shankar’s Goondas detention | Madras High Court orders production of entire file
10 months ago

Savukku Shankar’s Goondas detention | Madras High Court orders production of entire file

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Thursday, May 23, 2024 directed the Greater Chennai City Commissioner of Police Sandeep Rai Rathore to produce the entire file relating to the invocation of Goondas Act against YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar alias A. Shankar pursuant to his arrest on May 4. The judges refrained from passing the usual order of ordering notice, returnable in six …

Savukku Shankar’s mother moves High Court challenging his detention under Goondas Act
10 months ago

Savukku Shankar’s mother moves High Court challenging his detention under Goondas Act

The Hindu  

YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar, alias A. Shankar’s mother A. Kamala has filed a habeas corpus petition in the Madras High Court challenging an order passed by the Greater Chennai Commissioner of Police on May 12 detaining her son under the Goondas Act, 1982. The petitioner had also filed another writ petition, seeking an inquiry by the National Human Rights Commission into …

‘Savukku’ Shankar seeks bail, police seek custody in ganja case
10 months, 1 week ago

‘Savukku’ Shankar seeks bail, police seek custody in ganja case

The Hindu  

Principal Special Court for Essential Commodities and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act Cases in Madurai on Thursday posted the bail petition filed by YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar for hearing on May 20. He was arrested and remanded in judicial custody in connection with a ganja case registered by the Theni police. Special Court Judge M. Chenkamalaselvan also posted the petition …

Coimbatore City Police book YouTubers ‘Savukku’ Shankar, Felix Jerald for ‘derogatory’ remarks on Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar
10 months, 1 week ago

Coimbatore City Police book YouTubers ‘Savukku’ Shankar, Felix Jerald for ‘derogatory’ remarks on Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar

The Hindu  

The Coimbatore City Police on Tuesday registered a case against YouTubers A. Shankar, alias ‘Savukku’ Shankar, and Felix Jerald over alleged derogatory remarks against freedom fighter Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar. The arrest is for Mr. Shankar’s alleged derogatory remarks against the late leader in an interview posted on Mr. Jerald’s YouTube channel Red Pix 24x7 on October 30, 2023. On Wednesday, …

YouTuber Felix Gerald arrested in connection with ‘Savukku’ Shankar case
10 months, 2 weeks ago

YouTuber Felix Gerald arrested in connection with ‘Savukku’ Shankar case

The Hindu  

Felix Gerald, owner of Redpix 24*7 YouTube, cited as the second accused person in a recent case filed by the Tiruchi Cyber Crime Police against YouTuber Savukku Shankar for allegedly making derogatory statements about women police personnel during an interview to the channel, has been arrested by the Tiruchi police in Noida. Yasmin, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Musiri, alleging that …

Madras HC goes tough on YouTube channels, calls them 'menace to society': Here's why?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Madras HC goes tough on YouTube channels, calls them 'menace to society': Here's why?

India TV News  

The Madras High Court made an oral observation on Thursday that some YouTube channels were displaying derogatory content to increase their subscriptions, which has become a "menace" to society. The observation came during the hearing of a bail petition filed by G. Felix Gerald of the RedPix YouTube channel, who was charged with fellow YouTuber, Savukku Shankar, under various provisions …

We haven’t interfered with functioning of Savukku Media, Chennai police tell Madras High Court
10 months, 2 weeks ago

We haven’t interfered with functioning of Savukku Media, Chennai police tell Madras High Court

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Thursday closed a writ petition after recording the submission of Greater Chennai City Police that they were in no way interfering with the functionig of Savukku Media office at Raja Badar Street in T. Nagar, Chennai. Justice K. Kumaresh Babu disposed of the case filed by T. Vignesh, an employee, after recording the contents of …

Some YouTube channels are turning out to be a menace to society: Madras High Court
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Some YouTube channels are turning out to be a menace to society: Madras High Court

The Hindu  

Some YouTube channels are turning out to be a menace to the society by publishing derogatory content just to increase their subscription and it is high time, the government steps in to control such undesirable activities, said Justice K. Kumaresh Babu of the Madras High Court on Thursday. The oral observations were made while hearing an anticipatory bail petition filed …

Madras HC seeks YouTuber’s health report, 2 more cases filed against him
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Madras HC seeks YouTuber’s health report, 2 more cases filed against him

Hindustan Times  

The Madras high court on Wednesday directed the Coimbatore District Legal Services Authority to submit a report on the health condition of Tamil YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar by Thursday even as two more cases were registered against Shankar who was arrested on May 4 for allegedly making defamatory remarks against women police officers. Based on the habeas corpus petition filed by …

Madras High Court calls for legal services authority’s report on ‘Savukku’ Shankar’s health condition
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Madras High Court calls for legal services authority’s report on ‘Savukku’ Shankar’s health condition

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Wednesday called for a report from the Coimbatore District Legal Services Authority after being informed that the latter had deputed three empanelled lawyers and an orthopaedician to check on the health of YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar, alias A. Shankar, following complaints of custodial violence in the Coimbatore Central Prison. While Senior Counsel R. John Sathyan, representing …

2 more FIRs registered against YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar in Tamil Nadu
10 months, 2 weeks ago

2 more FIRs registered against YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar in Tamil Nadu

Hindustan Times  

CHENNAI: Two more cases have been registered against Tamil YouTuber ‘Savukku’ Shankar who was arrested on May 4 by the Coimbatore police on charges of making defamatory remarks against women police officers. On Wednesday, the Greater Chennai Police said it registered two cases based on a complaint by a woman editor of a private media company and Tamilar Munnetra Padai …

‘Savukku’ Shankar arrested from Theni, police vehicle taking him to Coimbatore meets with accident
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Savukku’ Shankar arrested from Theni, police vehicle taking him to Coimbatore meets with accident

The Hindu  

The Coimbatore City Police arrested YouTuber A. Shankar alias ‘Savukku’ Shankar, early on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from Theni. Police said he was arrested by the Cyber Crime Wing for his allegedly derogatory remarks regarding police personnel in Tamil Nadu, made in an interview he gave to another YouTube channel. The accident occurred when a lorry brushed the jeep Mr. …

Sexual harassment: Madras High Court reserves order on ex-DGP’s plea
11 months, 1 week ago

Sexual harassment: Madras High Court reserves order on ex-DGP’s plea

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Justice M Dhandapani of Madras High Court on Wednesday reserved orders on the petitions filed by former DGP Rajesh Das seeking to exempt him from surrendering before the trial court and suspension of three years imprisonment in the case of sexually harassing a woman IPS officer. When the petitions came up for hearing, Additional Public Prosecutor R Muniapparaj, representing …

Supreme Court grants bail to YouTuber: ‘How many will be jailed before polls?’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court grants bail to YouTuber: ‘How many will be jailed before polls?’

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday restored the bail granted to a YouTuber who was accused of making a derogatory speech against Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin in 2021. a top court bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan observed while setting aside the order cancelling bail to 'Sattai' Durai Murugan and opined that he could not be …

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