Absence Of Free Press The Absence Of Democracy' : Kerala High Court Sets Aside Bail Condition Restricting Online Media From Airing A News

The Kerala High Court ruled that freedom of the press is integral to democracy and set aside a bail condition that restricted an online news platform from reporting on an ongoing case. The court found that such restrictions were an infringement on the freedom of speech and the right to a free press. It emphasized that public scrutiny of legal proceedings through media coverage is essential for transparency and accountability in a democratic society.