Supreme Court suspends YouTuber's six-month contempt sentence

The Supreme Court on Thursday suspended the six-month jail sentence of YouTuber Gulshan Pahuja, who was convicted of criminal contempt for videos attacking judicial officers. The court ordered his release from custody while agreeing to hear his petition. Pahuja challenged the Delhi High Court's April conviction and May sentencing, which included a Rs 2,000 fine. The high court ruled his content on the channel 'Fight 4 Judicial Reforms' was not protected free speech, citing personal attacks on three judicial officers. The high court had stated baseless accusations undermine judicial authority and interfere with justice dispensation. It noted litigants can appeal to higher courts but must provide cogent evidence for attacks on integrity or competence.