Supreme Court grants bail to journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao
Senior journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao was granted bail by the Supreme Court after being arrested on June 9. His arrest followed a Sakshi TV show where a panelist made derogatory remarks about women from Amaravati, sparking public outrage and several police complaints. Rao had been sent to 14 days' judicial custody, but the apex court stepped in to order his release.
Panelist still at large
The Mangalagiri court dropped charges under the SC/ST Act against Rao, saying there wasn't enough basis for them. The Supreme Court emphasized protecting free speech here. Rao's lawyer argued he didn't make or support the comments—he was just present when they were made. Meanwhile, the panelist who actually made the remarks is still missing, and authorities are searching for him as debates about media responsibility and free speech continue.