Investigation into journalist Ravi Nair

2 entries over 5 days, from 18 August 2026 to 22 August 2026.

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18 August

Seizure of journalist Ravi Nair's devices

Gujarat Police executed search warrants issued by a magistrate court against independent journalist Ravi Nair.
Seizure operations were conducted at premises in both Kerala and Delhi.
Items seized included old and unused phones, pen drives, laptops, and an iPad.
Devices belonging to the journalist's colleague and his son were also impounded during the operation.

02
22 August

The Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) and the Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) have issued a joint statement condemning police searches at the premises of a journalist.
The searches were conducted by Gujarat police in Delhi and Kerala following an FIR related to a report published in the Washington Post.
Seized items included mobile phones, pen drives, a laptop belonging to a family member, and electronic devices belonging to a colleague.
Concerns have been raised regarding the lack of provision of hash values for the seized electronic devices, citing potential risks of data tampering.

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Discuss the legal and procedural safeguards required during the seizure of electronic devices by law enforcement agencies to ensure the integrity of digital evidence and protect the right to privacy. 150 words · 22 August
Discuss the constitutional safeguards available to journalists regarding the seizure of digital devices and the protection of professional sources. How does the judiciary balance investigative powers with the Right to Privacy under Article 21? 150 words · 18 August

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