New Delhi, March 11 -- The Supreme Court on Monday gave interim relief to TV anchor Sudhir Chaudhary as it directed not to take coercive steps against him until further orders in a matter pertaining to allegedly making casteist remarks.

A bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud directed not to take coercive steps against TV anchors until further orders. The court also sought responses from the Jharkhand government and state police to the news anchor's petition.

Sudhir Chaudhary, a senior journalist with a news organization, has approached the top court, challenging the Jharkhand High Court. The Jharkhand High Court declined to stay the proceedings against the news anchor and listed it for hearing in April.

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