In February 2022, the central government revoked MediaOne’s security clearance “for reasons of national security and public order.” The Malayalam news channel challenged the ban in the Kerala High Court and asked why it was taken off the air.
The central government produced documents explaining why – but handed it over to the court in a sealed cover. The high court upheld the ban based on these documents that MediaOne never got to see, assess or use to tailor its defense. The channel’s lawyers vehemently argued this point in court, saying it was essential that both sides have access to the other side’s material.
