Republic CEO arrested LIVE updates: Vikas Khanchandani granted bail by Mumbai court
Republic Media Network's CEO Vikas Khanchandani was arrested by the Mumbai police on Sunday after an early morning raid, just a day ahead of the anticipatory bail hearing
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Republic TV CEO remanded to judicial custody for 14 days
Republic TV CEO Vikas Khanchandani has been remanded to judicial custody for 14 days by Metropolitan Magistrate court at Esplanade, Mumbai in the fake TRP scam.
Republic TV CEO Vikas Khanchandani's bail hearing at 11 am
A Mumbai court will hear the bail petition of Republic CEO Vikas Khanchandani at 11 am on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the Metropolitan Magistrate court at Esplanade had remanded him to judicial custody for 14 days.
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Tune in to Republic TV as Vikas Khanchandani is granted bail
Tune in for #LIVE updates as Republic Media Network's CEO Vikas Khanchandani is granted bail, following his Sunday arrest in the fraud TRP case; #BREAKING updates here - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/AUw4kG9MXn
— Republic (@republic) December 16, 2020
Republic TV CEO granted bail by Mumbai Court
Republic TV CEO Vikas Khanchandani has been granted bail by a Mumbai Court on Wednesday.
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Sambit Patra Slams Republic CEO's Arrest
BJP National Spokesperson Sambit Patra on Monday strongly condemned the arrest of Republic TV's CEO Vikas Khanchandani slamming the Maharashtra Government for 'openly disrespecting' the Supreme Court's views on the witch-hunt against Republic Media Network.
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MHRC takes cognizance of Vikas Khanchandani's arrest
Maharashtra Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to DCP Crime Branch, Mumbai Police and sought a detailed report justifying Republic Media Network's CEO Vikas Khanchandani's arrest
'Why doesn't BARC say the same publicly?': Republic Media Network's Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami
Arnab: People ask me, why BARC has written a private e-mail to me clearing Republic, and not a public statement. Today, I am telling the entire country, #AskBARC.
— Republic (@republic) December 14, 2020
Essentially, BARC is implying privately that Mumbai Police's allegations against Republic are false. Why don't they say the same publicly? #AskBARC.
— Republic (@republic) December 14, 2020
Arnab: Had BARC issued a public statement none of this incarceration could have been possible. It is my unshakeable conviction. #AskBARC.
— Republic (@republic) December 14, 2020
#AskBARC | All the charges of the Mumbai Police is shooting off BARC's shoulder. By not issuing a public statement, doesn't BARC become complicit in the injustice?
— Republic (@republic) December 14, 2020
News channels unite; demand BARC's public statement on fraud TRP case
Top members of India's largest broadcasters body News Broadcasters Federation (NBF) on Monday sought a public statement from Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) in the fake TRP case, a day after Mumbai Police arrested Republic Media Network CEO Vikas Khanchandani in continuance of a shocking witch-hunt. Speaking to Republic Media Network's Executive Editor Niranjan Narayanswamy, Sanjive Naraine, CEO of Prag News & VP of NBF, Anil Singh, CFO of TV5 and Sreekandan Nair, MD of Flowers TV, collectively demanded that BARC should come forward and break its silence on the matter since it is not private anymore. Earlier, BARC has sent three different mails making amply clear there is no allegation against Republic Media Network in the fake TRP case but has thus far not gone public with the same despite there clearly being a pressing need to.
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MoS Home condemns Republic CEO's arrest
Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy on Monday slammed the Maharashtra Government for indulging in "revenge politics" against Republic Media Network. The statement from the Union Minister comes a day after Mumbai Police arrested the Network's CEO Vikas Khanchandani without following due process.
"Maharashtra government under the leadership of Shiv Sena and Sonia Sena is indulging in revenge politics. They are continuously taking action against Republic TV. Everyone knows that when a government misuses its power against media for their own benefit, they do not survive, whether it is nationally or internationally. I would like to request to Sonia Sena Sarkar to stop revenge politics. They should address the issues Republic TV is taking up rather than attacking the channel," G Kishan Reddy said.
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Sanjive Naraine, CEO of Prag News, VP of NBF on Vikas Khanchandani's arrest
#FreeRepublicCEONow | Vikas is an old-timer of the industry; we know him for two decades; we know there's no involvement; I appeal to the media fraternity - today it's happening to Republic here, tomorrow it could be some other state: Sanjive Naraine, CEO of Prag News, VP of NBF pic.twitter.com/223FT3St5F
— Republic (@republic) December 14, 2020
We from the media need to stand united against this: Sanjive Naraine, CEO of Prag News & VP of NBF
#FreeRepublicCEONow | Entire media fraternity knows the way Republic has been hounded by the Maharashtra police; We all know they have been vindictive; We from the media need to stand united against this: Sanjive Naraine, CEO of Prag News & VP of NBF https://t.co/rGQJsiKgt2 pic.twitter.com/ShZekrClek
— Republic (@republic) December 14, 2020
Sreekandan Nair, MD, Flowers TV on arrest of Republic Media Network's CEO Vikas Khanchandani
#FreeRepublicCEONow | In Arnab's case the Supreme Court stood for personal liberty; yet the Mumbai police arrested the CEO of Republic; I think this is completely unfair and unbecoming of the state government of Maharashtra: Sreekandan Nair, MD, Flowers TV https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/dwV0sMp6Uq
— Republic (@republic) December 14, 2020
One side we're talking about ease-of-doing-business and on the other side we're seeing this kind of action. It doesn't match: Anil Singh, TV5, CFO
#FreeRepublicCEONow | One side we're talking about ease-of-doing-business and on the other side we're seeing this kind of action. It doesn't match: Anil Singh, TV5, CFO; Tune in as senior media members of the News Broadcasters Federation (NBF) speak https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/lRbwYTDFWj
— Republic (@republic) December 14, 2020
There are various Supreme Court judgments that show how the operation is to be conducted: Rizwan Siddiqui, Lawyer
#FreeRepublicCEONow | There are various Supreme Court judgments that show how the operation is to be conducted, how the police needs to conduct investigations; there is a checklist that needs to be followed: Rizwan Siddiqui, Lawyer https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/7qkcwKnAXd
— Republic (@republic) December 14, 2020
Swapnil Kothari, Lawyer on Republic CEO's arrest
#FreeRepublicCEONow | That the case isn't substantiated has to be paramount; It's very mandatory for the judge to come to the conclusion that there's no substantive evidence and that's why it has to go. First that, then the malice applies for compensation: Swapnil Kothari, Lawyer pic.twitter.com/5hj0lLmGwt
— Republic (@republic) December 14, 2020
Senior Supreme Court Lawyer Amitabh Sinha speaks of the ramifications of the Apex Court's order in Arnab's case in the context of Republic CEO's arrest
#FreeRepublicCEONow | Senior Supreme Court Lawyer Amitabh Sinha speaks of the ramifications of the Apex Court's order in Arnab's case in the context of Republic CEO Vikas Khanchandani's arrest; Tune in to watch #LIVE here - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/KufObKKhYP
— Republic (@republic) December 14, 2020
'These cases need blanket protection': Pinky Anand, Sr. Advocate, SC
#FreeRepublicCEONow | I do think such cases require some sort of blanket protection; we do hope that if this kind of action goes on the court will look at it in some sort of larger perspective, not case by case: Pinky Anand, Sr. Advocate, SC & Former ASG https://t.co/RZHKU3wOei pic.twitter.com/eNUh3wmrBF
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
Mohandas Pai: 'Reminder of the Emergency era'
#FreeRepublicCEONow | 'If any person can be picked up by the police without any complaint, then how can people live safely in Mumbai? It is a reminder of the Emergency era' : Mohandas Pai, Chairman, Arin Capital Partner
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
Tune in to watch #LIVE - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/F1thtUkEQ8
NBF condemns Republic TV CEO's arrest
Issuing a statement on the arrest of Republic TV CEO Vikas Khanchandani, The News Broadcasters Federation, the country’s largest industry body upholding the Freedom of Media and business interests of TV news channels, has urged the Maharashtra government to ensure law of land is followed in letter and spirit.
“The early morning arrest of Vikas Khanchandani, the chief executive of Republic TV, is highly alarming on the law and order situation in Maharashtra. The series of arrests of senior executives of Republic TV on the pretext of investigations into one or other raises serious questions on liberty of an individual. We urge the State Government of Maharashtra to ensure law of land is followed in letter and spirit,” said R. Jai Krishna, Secretary-General of News Broadcasters Federation.
"Vikas Khanchandani’s arrest by the Greater Mumbai Police is the latest police action after its senior executive Ghanshyam Singh was arrested, remanded and released on bail after spending 26 days in prison. Vikas’ anticipatory bail petition is scheduled to be heard by the court and the arrest and remand is highly disturbing. NBF herein reiterates and urges the Government of India to immediately set-up and independent neutral national agency to investigate into any allegations of professional misconduct by journalists, executives, and owners of media company, in order to prevent selective harassment by the State Authority and to ensure the Freedom of Press," the NBF said in a statement.
'Every Mumbai CEO must be concerned': Mohandas Pai
#FreeRepublicCEONow | 'They are misusing the law. Every Mumbai CEO must be very concerned. It is very sad that this is happening in Maharashtra. It will scare away investors': Mohandas Pai, Chairman, Arin Capital Partner
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
Tune in to watch #LIVE - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/AQyVXGewYc
UP Law commission chief slams CEO's arrest
#FreeRepublicCEONow | "This arrest appears to be illegal. It is not an attack on Republic TV, but on the Republic of India," says UP Law Commission chief Justice A N Mittal
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
Tune in to watch #LIVE - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/mcMn13rZfI
Arnab roars: 'The truth will triumph'
#FreeRepublicCEONow | Arnab roars, "The truth will triumph. Republic refuses to compromise. We hope the Bombay HC takes suo-moto cognizance of this," as court remands CEO Vikas Khanchandani to police custody.
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
Tune in to watch #LIVE - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/xcp4BFhChn
#FreeRepublicCEONow | "Vikas is like a younger brother and I know he will go in and come out with his head held high," says Arnab, as Mumbai court remands CEO Vikas Khanchandani to police custody.
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
Tune in to watch #LIVE - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/KHfRHhzvMX
Republic CEO Vikas Khanchandani remanded to police custody till Dec 15
#BREAKING | Republic CEO Vikas Khanchandani remanded to police custody till Dec 15 by city court. Fire in your comments using #FreeRepublicCEONow
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
Tune in to watch #LIVE - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/zpJ0LzLDp4
Visuals of Republic CEO being taken away by Mumbai police
#LIVE | Republic CEO Vikas Khanchandani being taken away in Mumbai police van after city court granted 2-day police custody.
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
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Tune in to watch #LIVE - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/RUoE7GqaUm
Republic to move Bombay HC challenging order
#LIVE | Republic Media Network to move Bombay HC challenging CMM court's order granting Mumbai police custody of CEO Vikas Khanchandani
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
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Tune in to watch #LIVE - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/Gzr1bwMhpf
Judge to pronounce order shortly
#FreeRepublicCEONow | Mumbai Police illegally arrested Republic CEO Vikas Khanchandani this morning, judge to pronounce order shortly. Tune in for all updates and watch #LIVE here - https://t.co/rGQJsiKgt2 pic.twitter.com/mFCF60eJcR
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
'What they think they are?': Major General GD Bakshi (Retd)
#FreeRepublicCEONow | Within two weeks of the SC order, they take such an action against the CEO. What they think they are?: Maj Gen GD Bakshi (Retd) on the arrest of Republic CEO Vikas Khanchandani. Tune in to watch #LIVE -https://t.co/rGQJsiKgt2 pic.twitter.com/qyzPNZ7w8X
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar speaks on Republic CEO's arrest
The way Maharashtra govt has acted against one TV channel (Republic TV) has been opposed by people of Maharashtra: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar
Rule of law itself is violated when somebody is arrested a day before hearing of the anticipatory bail: Former Solicitor General & Senior Advocate Ranjit Kumar
#FreeRepublicCEONow | Rule of law itself is violated when somebody is arrested a day before hearing of the anticipatory bail: Former Solicitor General & Senior Advocate Ranjit Kumar on Republic CEO's arrest. Watch all #LIVE updates here - https://t.co/rGQJsiKgt2 pic.twitter.com/SKPr6Dzu04
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
Arnab Goswami roars 'Mumbai maazhi karmabhoomi aahe' after Republic CEO's arrest
Amid the relentless witch hunt against the Republic Media Network, Arnab Goswami has asserted that "law is on our side." Arnab said that despite the "malicious attempts by the Maharashtra government" to threaten Republic Media Network to leave Maharashtra and Mumbai, the network will continue to broadcast from India's financial capital. Arnab roared in Marathi saying that "Mumbai is the land where I work" and he will not leave Maharashtra.
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'Speak up for Republic now': Arnab Goswami
Arnab says, "I want to hear the support of the people of India. Speak up for Republic now."
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
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Tune in for all #LIVE updates here - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/8hp9dqaHJz
Arnab Goswami reveals BARC letter to Prasar Bharati which reads 'no action initiated by BARC against Republic'
#FreeRepublicCEONow | Arnab Goswami reveals BARC letter to Prasar Bharati which reads 'no action initiated by BARC against Republic', as Mumbai police arrest the Network's CEO Vikas Khanchandani
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
Tune in for all #LIVE updates here - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/LHRR7W7TMl
Hearing begins in Mumbai's Chief Metropolitan Magistrate court
#FreeRepublicCEONow | Republic CEO Vikas Khanchandani produced in city court by Mumbai police after illegal arrest. Tune in for all #LIVE updates here - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/ufheqTvDvG
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
Republic CEO shows victory sign while entering Crime Branch office
#FreeRepublicCEONow | Republic CEO Vikas Khanchandani shows victory sign as he was taken inside Mumbai Police Crime Branch. Tune in for all #LIVE updates here - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/7U4cn5B838
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
Republic CEO now at Crime Branch office
#FreeRepublicCEONow | Republic CEO Vikas Khanchandani taken to Mumbai Police Crime Branch. Watch all #LIVE updates here - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/gKAZ4oz6aD
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
Republic CEO's medical examination underway
#FreeRepublicCEONow | Republic CEO Vikas Khanchandani in GT hospital for medical examination. Watch #LIVE here - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/Mk0BRT7Uwy
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
'This is malafide': Former Solicitor General Mohan Parasaran on Republic CEO's illegal arrest
#FreeRepublicCEONow | This is malafide. This is clearly abuse of due process. Our only hope is judiciary: Former Solicitor General Mohan Parasaran on Republic CEO Vikas Khanchandani's arrest. Watch #LIVE here - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/3J8WY6bF3F
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
Republic confronts Sachin Vaze
#FreeRepublicCEONow | Republic confronts Sachin Vaze
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
after Mumbai Police arrests Republic Media Network's CEO Vikas Khanchandani. Watch #LIVE - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/ylqqXtfDLH
Republic appeals to the people of India to raise their voice over Republic CEO's illegal arrest
#FreeRepublicCEONow | Republic Media Network appeals to people of India to raise their voice as Mumbai Police illegally arrests CEO Vikas Khanchandani. Watch #LIVE - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/8koXQFSjCy
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
Republic CEO likely to be produced at Quila holiday court
#FreeRepublicCEONow | Mumbai Police may produce Republic Media Network's CEO Vikas Khanchandani at Qila holiday court. Republic reporting #LIVE from the location - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/AKKxXqcpyM
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
Outrage pours in from across India over Republic CEO's illegal arrest
#FreeRepublicCEONow | Republic reporters #LIVE from across the country as Mumbai Police illegally arrests Republic Media Network's CEO Vikas Khanchandani. Watch latest updates here - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/qwjwv8Rv0h
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
BJP leader Kapil Mishra condemns attack on freedom of press
मुम्बई पुलिस द्वारा @republic tv के CEO की गिरफ्तारी स्वतंत्र मीडिया को कुचलने की एक और कोशिश हैं, सवालों को दबाने की साजिश हैं
— Kapil Mishra (@KapilMishra_IND) December 13, 2020
महाराष्ट्र की जनता इसका मुंहतोड़ जवाब देगी
MR Venkatesh seeks immediate intervention of SC
#FreeRepublicCEONow | Honourable Supreme Court must interfere now: MR Venkatesh, Political Analyst & Lawyer on Republic CEO's arrest. Watch #LIVE here - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/rCivmB5LFI
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
Advocate Vivek Dixit condemns Republic CEO's illegal arrest
Maharashtra Police has to come out of its colonial image, use arrest as a tool of harassment & oppression ,arrest of CEO of @republic TV is in contempt of the SC Judgement of Delivered in @ArnabGoswamiRTV case.@narendramodi @PMOIndia
— Advocate Vivek Dixit (@AdvocateVivekD3) December 13, 2020
'Absolute assault on freedom of expression': Mohandas Pai
#FreeRepublicCEONow | This is an absolute assault on freedom of expression. The people of India are with Republic, we are with you: @TVMohandasPai on Republic CEO's arrest. Watch here - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/3IZf5yajjL
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
'What is going on in Maharashtra?': Ratan Sharada asks after Republic CEO's illegal arrest
#FreeRepublicCEONow | What is going on in Maharashtra?: Ratan Sharda, Political Analyst & Author on Republic CEO's arrest: Watch #LIVE here - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/ds0BFfQylN
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
Senior lawyers demand courts intervention
Senior advocate KK Manan demands the intervention of the courts to take suo moto cognizance of the arrest of Republic Media Network CEO Vikas Khanchandani's illegal arrest.
#FreeRepublicCEONow | Supreme Court should take suo moto cognisance: KK Manan, Senior Advocate on the arrest of Republic CEO Vikas Khanchandani. Tune in for latest updates - https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/BD1AnkqCLx
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
'The executive, legislature & judiciary must come together to support media': ANI's Smitha Prakash
Republic CEO arrested as Mumbai Police brazenly defies SC's observations
Republic appeals for court intervention as Mumbai Police defies SC observations on malice
#FreeRepublicCEONow| Arnab #live on Republic CEO's arrest: Request with folded hands that the Hon'ble Supreme Court of the country takes up this matter suo-motu. Watch live updates here: https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/5TRdCNoGwb
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
CEO's arrest a proof of Mumbai Police's persecution of Republic
#FreeRepublicCEONow| Arnab #live on Republic CEO's arrest: If the matter comes under TRAI, why is the Mumbai Police arresting our CEO Vikas Khanchandani? Watch live updates here: https://t.co/jghcajZuXf
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
'Is it constitutional?', roars Arnab Goswami after CEO's illegal arrest
#FreeRepublicCEONow| Arnab #live on CEO's arrest: When the most respected senior media professional cooperated with the investigation, what is this arrest on a Sunday morning? Is it constitutional? Watch live updates here: https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/huFyW01Fz2
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
Republic CEO arrested
Republic Media Network's CEO Vikas Khanchandani was arrested by the Mumbai police on Sunday after an early morning raid, just a day ahead of the anticipatory bail hearing. In yet another malicious attempt targetting Republic, the Mumbai Police arrested the network's CEO as Republic Media Network moved NHRC against the custodial torture of the network's AVP distribution Ghanshyam Singh.
#BREAKING | 39 days after Arnab Goswami's arrest from his home. Republic Media Network's CEO Vikas Khanchandani has now been arrested from his home on a Sunday morning. https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/zmVD3oFvLh
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020
Republic Media Network's CEO Vikas Khanchandani has cooperated and complied with the Mumbai Police and has faced over 100 hours of interrogation in the fake TRP case. Republic CEO's arrest by the Mumbai Police without any papers once again exposes the malicious & vengence-filled intentions of the Mumbai Police persecuting the network.
Republic to move holiday bench for bail
Republic Media Network to move holiday bench to seek bail for CEO Vikas Khanchandani.
After Arnab, Republic CEO now arrested by Mumbai Police
#BREAKING | After Republic Media Network’s Assistant Vice President Distribution Ghanshyam Singh was made to spend 26 days in custody & face custodial torture, the network's CEO has now been arrested. Tune in to watch #LIVE here https://t.co/jghcajZuXf pic.twitter.com/n13uDGrDku
— Republic (@republic) December 13, 2020