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Crime
Arnab Goswami and Amit Malviya challenge FIR registration in Karnataka High Court
✍️ Bar and Bench
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 07:33 PM
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Prominent journalist Arnab Goswami and BJP leader Amit Malviya appeared before the Karnataka High Court, questioning the basis for a recently filed FIR.
The Karnataka High Court heard arguments on Thursday from television journalist Arnab Goswami and senior BJP functionary Amit Malviya regarding a First Information Report (FIR) that was lodged against them. Both counsel contended that the FIR lacks substantive grounds and appears to be politically motivated, urging the court to direct the investigating agency to disclose the specific allegations.
The petitioners emphasized that the FIR was registered without any concrete evidence and that it infringes on their fundamental right to free speech and expression. They sought a quashing of the FIR and asked the court to stay any further investigation until a detailed justification is provided.
The bench, presiding over the matter, asked the petitioners to submit supporting documents and indicated that it would examine the merits of the case before deciding on any interim relief. No final order was delivered, and the hearing was adjourned for further submissions.
The petitioners emphasized that the FIR was registered without any concrete evidence and that it infringes on their fundamental right to free speech and expression. They sought a quashing of the FIR and asked the court to stay any further investigation until a detailed justification is provided.
The bench, presiding over the matter, asked the petitioners to submit supporting documents and indicated that it would examine the merits of the case before deciding on any interim relief. No final order was delivered, and the hearing was adjourned for further submissions.