The Madras High Court on Monday denied bail to YouTuber G Felix Gerald, who was apprehended by the Coimbatore cybercrime police. The arrest followed his interview with Savukku Shankar, during which Shankar made derogatory comments about female police officers.
Justice TV Thamilselvi rejected Gerald's bail petition, siding with the prosecution's argument that by interviewing Shankar and airing the interview, Gerald had given Shankar a platform to make the derogatory remarks.
The judge also reviewed the transcript of the interview, which had been submitted to the court by Additional Public Prosecutor R Muniyapparaj in accordance with previous directions.
"Why did you not edit out the derogatory portions? Shouldn’t journalists also conduct themselves with some dignity? Is it for personal gain and monetary considerations, he is conducting such interviews?” the Court said orally while rejecting Gerald’s bail petition.
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