The Gujarat High Court has quashed an FIR filed against journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, who was accused of defaming the Adani Group. Background: The FIR was filed by the Adani Group, which alleged that Thakurta had published defamatory articles against the company. Parties: The petitioner was Thakurta, while the respondents were the Adani Group and the Gujarat police. Legal issues: The court was asked to decide whether the FIR was filed with malafide intentions. Court observations: The court observed that the FIR was filed with malafide intentions and quashed it. Significance: The order is significant as it highlights the importance of protecting the freedom of the press and the need for companies to respect the rights of journalists.