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Gujarat High Court issues notice in Ravi Nair arrest

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 4:10 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Gujarat High Court issued notice to the state government and Adani Enterprises over journalist Ravi Nair’s arrest.
The court permitted Adani Enterprises to file an affidavit responding to Nair’s petition.
Nair missed a September 3 hearing and contested a non-bailable warrant.
A February 2026 magistrate sentenced Nair to one year imprisonment and a Rs 5,000 fine.
The High Court scheduled the next hearing for September 23 and barred further adjournments.

History

Historical Context

The Supreme Court of India’s 2015, 52-page ruling in Shreya Singhal v. Union of India struck down Section 66A, expanding online free speech. That precedent of judicial restraint now frames the Gujarat High Court’s notice to Adani Enterprises and the arrest of journalist Ravi Nair, underscoring ongoing tensions between corporate power and constitutional safeguards.

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Story summary

Gujarat High Court issued notice to the state government and Adani Enterprises over journalist Ravi Nair’s arrest.
The court permitted Adani Enterprises to file an affidavit responding to Nair’s petition.
Nair missed a September 3 hearing and contested a non-bailable warrant.
A February 2026 magistrate sentenced Nair to one year imprisonment and a Rs 5,000 fine.
The High Court scheduled the next hearing for September 23 and barred further adjournments.

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