Pushp Sharma

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An Indian flag flies in Delhi on the country's Independence Day, August 15, 2017. The Delhi High Court on May 24, 2018, issued an injunction that forbids the screening of Operation 136: Part II, a documentary that alleges more than 24 media organizations were willing to publish advantageous stories for payment, according to reports. (Reuters/Cathal McNaughton)

Indian court forbids screening of investigative documentary

New Delhi, May 25, 2018–The Committee to Protect Journalists today expressed concern over the Delhi High Court’s decision to bar the release of the second part of an investigative documentary about news outlets allegedly being willing to accept money in exchange for favorable coverage. The court yesterday issued an injunction that forbids the screening of…

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India jails reporter for accusing government of discriminating against Muslims

New York, May 18, 2016 — Indian authorities should immediately release Pushp Sharma, who is being held in pretrial detention for alleged forgery and incitement, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

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