SC stays conviction of scribes; admits appeal

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today stayed the arrest of four journalists of 'Mid-Day' sentenced to four months imprisonment for their alleged scandalous reports against the former Chief Justice of India Y K Sabharawal.

A Bench of Justices Arijit Pasayat and P Sathasivam also admitted the appeal filed by the daily, challenging the conviction imposed by the Delhi High Court on September 21.

While admitting the appeal, the apex court said, it was appointing senior counsel and former Additional Solicitor General A R Andhiarjuna as amicus curiae in the matter.

The apex court, however, rejected the impleadment application moved by a group of citizens who wanted to be heard in the matter.