Supreme Court Questions Tamil Nadu Government on YouTuber Savukku Shankar's Detention

The Supreme Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to provide details on YouTuber Savukku Shankar's recent detention. Despite multiple criminal charges, Shankar was released and re-detained. The court will assess the legality of the state's actions, based on fresh detentions and existing FIRs.

The Supreme Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to clarify the reasons behind the detention of well-known YouTuber Savukku Shankar, who was taken into custody shortly after being released from multiple criminal cases.

Addressing the issue, the bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud specified that separate and distinct FIRs could not be clubbed together. The Court has adjourned the hearing until September 2, seeking a detailed explanation.

Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing the Tamil Nadu government, was instructed to examine the 15 FIRs involved and provide a report. Savukku Shankar's counsel argued that his client is a victim of the misuse of the Goondas Act. Shankar's initial detention on May 4 was for derogatory remarks against women police officers, compounded by multiple allegations.

(With inputs from agencies.)