State of Madhya Pradesh vs Journalist — FIR quash over Ganesh Visarjan report

Timeline

1. 3 Nov 2026Judgment

   MP High Court Quashes FIR Against Journalist For Allegedly Promoting Communal Enmity Through Report On Ganesh Visarjan Violence

   Mere reporting of an incident involving violence does not by itself constitute the offence, Court said.

   LiveLaw

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The High Court cancelled a police case filed against a journalist for a news report.

   Who:

   The State of Madhya Pradesh is the government agency, the journalist is the accused, and the Madhya Pradesh High Court is the court.

   When:

   Reported on 3 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Madhya Pradesh High Court, Madhya Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court ruled that simply reporting on an incident of violence does not count as a crime.

   What it means:

   The police case against the journalist is now closed.

2. 3 Nov 2026Judgment

   Madhya Pradesh High Court quashes FIR against journalist over report on Ganesh Visarjan procession violence

   The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently quashed a criminal case against a journalist accused of promoting enmity through a news report on an incident of violence

   Bar and Bench

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Madhya Pradesh High Court canceled a criminal case filed against a journalist.

   Who:

   The Madhya Pradesh High Court is the court, the journalist is the accused, and the State of Madhya Pradesh is the agency involved.

   When:

   Reported on 3 Nov 2026.

   Where:

   Madhya Pradesh High Court in Madhya Pradesh.

   Why:

   The journalist was accused of promoting enmity between groups through a news report about violence during a procession.

   What it means:

   The criminal case is officially closed and the journalist no longer faces these legal charges.