The Supreme Court of India has ordered the release of journalist Siddique Kappan on bail. Background: Kappan was arrested in October 2020 while on his way to cover the Hathras gang-rape case. Parties: The petitioner, Siddique Kappan, was represented by advocate Wasiq Syed, while the respondent, the State of Uttar Pradesh, was represented by Additional Solicitor General, Aishwarya Bhati. Legal issues: The primary issue before the court was whether the arrest of Kappan was lawful. Court observations: The Supreme Court, while ordering the release of Kappan on bail, observed that the arrest was not in accordance with the law and that the journalist had been detained without any reasonable grounds. Significance: This judgment highlights the importance of protecting the rights of journalists and ensuring that they are not harassed or detained without reasonable grounds.