'National security claims cannot be made out of thin air': Indian SC quashes centre's ban on MediaOne
India's Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed the Indian central government's ban on the telecast of the Malayalam language channel 'MediaOne' and said that "national security claims can't be made out of thin hair." A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud observed that the State can't impose unreasonable restrictions on the press as such an action would have chilling effects on press freedom. The top court alleged that the State is using national security as a tool to deny citizens remedies that are provided under the law.
Source: wionews.com
