ORDER :

1. Heard Mr. Sidharth Luthra, learned senior counsel appearing for the petitioner and Mr. Rizwan Merchant, learned counsel appearing for the complainant in FIR No. 218 dated 17.06.2020 PS- Itwara, Nanded, Maharashtra and FIR No. 175 dated 18.06.2020, PS- Paidhuni, Mumbai, Maharashtra.

2. After considering the rival submissions, we are inclined to issue notice to the respondents, returnable on 08.07.2020.

3. We direct the petitioner to implead the complainant(s) in the respective FIRs/complaints referred to in the petition in connection with the News Debate Show called “Aar Paar” dated 15.06.2020 aired at around 7:30 p.m.

4. Amended copy of the petition be filed within three days from today by email/online.

5. Issue notice to the newly added respondents also.

6. Dasti, in addition, is permitted.

7. Liberty is also granted to serve the Standing Counsel for the concerned States and Central Agency representing Union of India.

8. As regards the interim relief, till the next date of hearing, we deem it appropriate to pass ad-interim relief in terms of prayer clause (A) and (B) of the stay application which read thus:

“A. Pass an order staying further proceedings in the FIR No. 78, PS: Dar