Journalist Anjana Om Kashyap, anchor at Aaj Tak, has been booked in Ludhiana over alleged derogatory remarks about Maharishi Valmiki during her TV debate show Black and White. The FIR was filed under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and Section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, following a complaint by BHAVADHAS (Bharatiya Valmiki Dharam Samaj), which demanded her arrest and a public apology. The Punjab & Haryana High Court has temporarily stayed the proceedings, providing interim relief. This case highlights the ongoing tension between freedom of expression and respect for religious sentiments, raising important questions about responsible journalism and public discourse.

“Balancing Free Speech and Respect for Beliefs”