KOCHI: The High Court criticized the police action in the investigation against Shajan Skariah of Marunadan Malayali. The High Court criticized the police while considering the petition filed by journalist Visakh against the seizure of his phone.

The court asked how the phone of a non-accused person can be seized and how such a person can be taken into custody. Along with this, the High Court also directed them to hand over Visakh's phone immediately.

Journalists are the fourth pillar of democracy. Here the fundamental right of a journalist has been violated. The court also pointed out that police failed in finding Shajan Skariah.