In Brief
Arnab Ranjan Goswami, a journalist and media person, filed a writ petition challenging criminal prosecutions under various sections of the IPC (153, 153A, 153B, 295A, 298, 500, 504, 506) alleging violation of his constitutional right to freedom of speech and expression. The Supreme Court granted interim relief, staying further proceedings on charges related to the same incident and directing provision of personal security and police protection at his residence and workplace upon request, pending the final determination of the constitutional issues raised.
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