Delhi-based journalist Prashan Kanojia was released from Lucknow district jail in Gosaiganj area here on Wednesday, a day after the Supreme Court ordered his immediate release. Confirming his release, senior superintendent of Lucknow Prison PN Pandey said Kanojia was released after receiving the court order. Kanojia has also been asked to remain present in the court whenever he is called for legal proceedings and cooperate with the police investigation. On Monday, a vacation bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice Ajay Rastogi had ordered the immediate release of Kanojia. The SC, however, made it clear that proceedings against the journalist will continue in accordance with law.

Source: Hindustan Times June 12, 2019 14:01 UTC