Punjab High Court Orders State to Explain Arrest of Journalist Who Exposed Illegal Land Grab
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the Punjab government to explain its highhandedness in arresting journalist, Rajinder Singh Taggar, who exposed illegal land grabbing by real estate firms in Mohali.
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Justice Sandeep Moudgil observed that the arrest may involve not only an abuse of the process of law but also a violation of the free speech rights of the press. Taggar, who runs an online news channel 'Punjab Dastavez', was arrested towards the end of April in a defamation and extortion case filed by NK Sharma Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. and Savitri Green-2 Projects.
The companies denied the allegations and accused Taggar of defaming their projects and using his platform to extort money. The Court granted Taggar interim bail and ordered the Punjab government to file a response explaining its actions against the journalist. The matter is posted for further hearing on July 29.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was journalist Rajinder Singh Taggar arrested?
Taggar was arrested for publishing a news story alleging that certain real estate firms were illegally usurping government land in Mohali.
What is the name of the online news channel run by Rajinder Singh Taggar?
The online news channel run by Rajinder Singh Taggar is called 'Punjab Dastavez'.
What is the name of the real estate firm that filed a complaint against Taggar?
The real estate firm that filed a complaint against Taggar is NK Sharma Enterprises Pvt. Ltd.
What is the provision of the Constitution of India that guarantees freedom of speech and expression?
Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India guarantees freedom of speech and expression.
When is the next hearing of the matter in the High Court?
The next hearing of the matter is on July 29.
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