Background: The Rajasthan High Court recently heard a petition filed by a journalist, seeking to quash an FIR registered against him for reporting on COVID-19. Parties: The petition was filed by the journalist, while the respondents included the state police and the complainant. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the FIR was registered with malafide intentions and whether the allegations made against the journalist were baseless. Court observations: The Rajasthan High Court quashed the FIR, observing that the allegations made against the journalist were baseless and that the FIR was registered with malafide intentions. The court also noted that the police had failed to conduct a proper investigation before registering the FIR. Significance: The order is significant as it highlights the need for the police to conduct a proper investigation before registering an FIR. The quashing of the FIR also provides relief to the journalist, who had been facing harassment and intimidation. The court's decision also emphasizes the importance of protecting the rights of journalists and ensuring that they are not subjected to unnecessary prosecution for reporting on sensitive issues like COVID-19.