Calling Media's Reporting In Sushant Singh Rajput Case 'Disturbing', PIL Before Bombay HC Seeks To Expand The Scope Of Contempt Of Courts Act, Notice Issued [Read Petition]
4 years, 6 months ago

Calling Media's Reporting In Sushant Singh Rajput Case 'Disturbing', PIL Before Bombay HC Seeks To Expand The Scope Of Contempt Of Courts Act, Notice Issued [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday issued notice in a PIL seeking to expand the scope of the Contempt of Courts Act to include the starting point of the pending proceedings in a case to be from registration of FIR, for the purpose of invoking the said Act, in cases of publications which obstruct or tend to obstruct the administration of justice. Filed on behalf of the petitioner by Dr.Neela Gokhale, Advocate Kushal Chaudhary and Advocate Shruti Dixit, the PIL states- "The recent spate of media reporting in the case of the untimely demise of actor Sushant Singh Rajput and the extent of media frenzy concerning all issues and nonissues involving the said incident is quite disturbing. Thus, the petitioners argue that there is also an urgent need to examine and interpret Section 3 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971, to include within its scope and ambit any publication made which obstructs or tends to obstruct the administration of justice during the pendency of proceedings, the starting point of which shall be read to be from the registration of FIR instead of filing of the final report under Section 173 of the CrPC. It has thus, become necessary in the interest of justice that the said provision in the Contempt of Courts Act be read down to deem that such publication may also be contemptuous as soon as an FIR is registered against a person since, the persistent salacious publication may be prejudicial to the procedure and proceedings contemplated under the 'due process of law' which shall eventually culminate in a fair trial.

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HC issues notice to Centre on plea by Ranya Rao’s mother to lay down guidelines for media
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1 day, 7 hours ago

HC issues notice to Centre on plea by Ranya Rao’s mother to lay down guidelines for media

The Hindu  

The High Court of Karnataka has ordered issue of notice to the Central government and 32 media houses on a petition filed by the mother of actor Ranya Rao, who is arrested in gold smuggling case, seeking a direction to lay down certain guidelines with regard to publication by the electronic media, in particular, when the accused is a woman. …

Contempt of court: Himachal HC issues show-cause notices to ex-Lok Sabha MP, son
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Contempt of court: Himachal HC issues show-cause notices to ex-Lok Sabha MP, son

Hindustan Times  

The Himachal Pradesh high court has issued show-cause notices to former Lok Sabha MP Rajan Sushant and his son Dhairya Sushant for criminal contempt of court taking suo motu notice after a video was uploaded on social media levelling serious allegations against the judiciary. A division bench of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Sushil Kukreja issued show-cause notices under …

Public Interest Won't Be Protected If Media Is Curbed: P&H HC Closes Contempt Plea Over News Article On Alleged Corruption In Court
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Public Interest Won't Be Protected If Media Is Curbed: P&H HC Closes Contempt Plea Over News Article On Alleged Corruption In Court

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court closed the contempt case initiated against Hisar District Court advocates and editor of a local daily for getting published an article against district judges that they are allegedly practising.The alleged contemnor relied on Section 13 of the Contempt of Court, in defence.According to Section 13, the court may permit, in any proceeding for contempt …

'Shocking Scenario': Punjab & Haryana HC Flags Trend Of Filing False Cases, Says Police Are Not Merely 'Postmen' For Forwarding Complaints
3 months ago

'Shocking Scenario': Punjab & Haryana HC Flags Trend Of Filing False Cases, Says Police Are Not Merely 'Postmen' For Forwarding Complaints

Live Law  

Flagging the rising trend of filing frivolous cases, the Punjab & Haryana High Court has said that the investigating officers are not merely postmen, who are there only to forward the complaints they receive to the Courts and to add "unnecessary pressure to the judicial system" and "ruin lives of citizens. Flagging the rising trend of filing frivolous cases, the …

Press must draw 'Lakshman Rekha', ensure against media trial: Kerala High Court
4 months, 1 week ago

Press must draw 'Lakshman Rekha', ensure against media trial: Kerala High Court

India Today  

The Kerala High Court ruled that media outlets must refrain from taking on the role of investigative or judicial authorities when reporting on ongoing investigations or criminal cases. The High Court pointed out that trial by media can unfairly influence public opinion and lead to "pre-judgment" of suspects, effectively operating as a "kangaroo court." "It is desirable that the media …

High Court Issues Notice On Plea For CBI Probe In Case Where Journalist Was Allegedly Beaten At Instance Of Punjab MLA
4 months, 1 week ago

High Court Issues Notice On Plea For CBI Probe In Case Where Journalist Was Allegedly Beaten At Instance Of Punjab MLA

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has issued notice on plea seeking CBI probe in a case where a journalist was allegedly beaten and seriously injured on instance of sitting MLA of Punjab's Batala.Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu while issuing notice granted interim-protection to the journalist stating that, "in the meanwhile, Respondent No.4-Senior Superintendent of Police, Police District. The Punjab & …

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence case
1 year, 1 month ago

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking court-monitored probe into Sandeshkhali violence case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday in its order refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation filed by a lawyer, Alakh Alok Srivastava, seeking a court-monitored Central Bureau of Investigation or Special Investigation probe, along with compensations for the victims into the alleged violence and sexual assault cases in West Bengal's Sandeshkhali village. The apex court's two-judge bench, headed …

’Cannot be considered acceptable...’: Media writes to CJI after NewsClick raids
1 year, 5 months ago

’Cannot be considered acceptable...’: Media writes to CJI after NewsClick raids

Live Mint  

Journalists from across the country led protests against the Delhi Police crackdown on NewsClick on Wednesday. Prominent media groups also penned a joint letter to Chief Justice DY Chandrachud calling for the apex court to take ‘cognisance and intervene’ of the matter. Founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakravarty were arrested on Tuesday evening following raids at more than …

Delhi riots case: Right to investigation can't be curtailed, police tell court
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi riots case: Right to investigation can't be curtailed, police tell court

India Today  

The Delhi Police on Tuesday told the Karkardooma court that the accused involved in the February 2020 riots in northeast Delhi have submitted applications inquiring about the status of the investigation only to derail the trial proceedings. Emphasising Delhi Police’s right to investigation can't be curtailed, Senior Public Prosecutor Amit Prasad argued that the accused cannot hold a gun to …

'Complaint Against Editors Guild Report Is Govt's Counter-Narrative' : Supreme Court Extends Protection For EGI Members From Manipur Police FIR
1 year, 6 months ago

'Complaint Against Editors Guild Report Is Govt's Counter-Narrative' : Supreme Court Extends Protection For EGI Members From Manipur Police FIR

Live Law  

In the petition challenging FIRs lodged against the members of the Editors Guild of India over a fact-finding report published by them about the ethnic violence in Manipur, the Supreme Court today orally remarked that the complaint filed against the EGI members was "a counter-narrative of the government". At this point, CJI Chandrachud expressed disapproval of the manner in which …

Supreme Court Calls Out Media Trials Characterised by Biased Reporting
1 year, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Calls Out Media Trials Characterised by Biased Reporting

Deccan Chronicle  

The Supreme Court of India has expressed strong disapproval of 'media trials' – characterized by biased reporting that fuels public suspicion of an individual having committed a crime. The Court has directed the Union Home Ministry to establish comprehensive guidelines for police when conducting press briefings related to criminal cases. The court noted the detrimental impact of 'media trials' on …

Manipur violence: SC asks if there can be FIR over fact-finding report
1 year, 6 months ago

Manipur violence: SC asks if there can be FIR over fact-finding report

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court Monday questioned if a fact-finding report on Manipur violence prepared by the Editors Guild of India could lead to a criminal case. A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra extended its order restraining Manipur police from arresting the EGI president Seema Mustafa and the other three members of the fact-finding …

FIR in Manipur Against Editors Guild: Our Selective Reactions to ‘Bad News’
1 year, 6 months ago

FIR in Manipur Against Editors Guild: Our Selective Reactions to ‘Bad News’

The Quint  

Uproar on account of police First Information Report against an independent media body’s report on Manipur has raised key questions on the prevailing spirit of getting questioned, accommodating contrarian views, and on the doctrine of proportionality in reactions. Admittedly, the report was unflattering for the State in its suggestion of partisanship in the handling of the Manipur situation, and the …

'Have To Keep In Mind Freedom Of Speech' : Supreme Court Dismisses PIL For Central Govt Authority To Regulate Media
1 year, 7 months ago

'Have To Keep In Mind Freedom Of Speech' : Supreme Court Dismisses PIL For Central Govt Authority To Regulate Media

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently underlined the significance of the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression while dismissing a PIL which sought a direction to the Government of India to constitute a "Broadcast Regulatory Authority of India" to regulate media. The petition filed in 2020 by Reepak Kansal in the backdrop of the coverage of Sushant Singh Rajput case …

'Substantial Progress Made To Prevent Circulation Of Child Porn, Rape Videos On Social Media': Supreme Court Closes PIL
1 year, 7 months ago

'Substantial Progress Made To Prevent Circulation Of Child Porn, Rape Videos On Social Media': Supreme Court Closes PIL

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed the Public Interest Litigation filed for controlling indiscriminate circulation of child pornography and videos of gang rape and rape through WhatsApp and other social media after the expert committee constituted by the Court for the matter, submitted its report on how it proposes to address the issue. Gavai and Justice Vikram Nath noted that …

Shraddha Walkar Murder Case: Delhi High Court Restrains News Channels From Broadcasting Contents Of Chargesheet
1 year, 11 months ago

Shraddha Walkar Murder Case: Delhi High Court Restrains News Channels From Broadcasting Contents Of Chargesheet

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has restrained all media channels from showing or displaying material of the chargesheet in relation to the Shraddha Walkar murder case.Justice Rajnish Bhatnagar issued notice on the plea moved by Delhi Police seeking to restrain the media channels from displaying the contents of the chargesheet collected by it till date.The court also directed the Union of …

Circulating Malicious Material Against Judiciary At Nat'l-Int'l Level Amounts To Inciting People Against Rule Of Law: P&H High Court
2 years ago

Circulating Malicious Material Against Judiciary At Nat'l-Int'l Level Amounts To Inciting People Against Rule Of Law: P&H High Court

Live Law  

Sentencing dismissed Punjab Police DSP Balwinder Singh Sekhon and his aide to 6 months imprisonment in a criminal contempt case, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday observed that circulating malicious material against Judiciary at National-International Level amounts to inciting people against the Rule of Law.Finding the videos featuring Sekhon and his aide and the content of the same. …

Supreme Court to hear plea to restrain from ‘censoring’ BBC documentary on 2002 Gujarat riots on February 3
2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court to hear plea to restrain from ‘censoring’ BBC documentary on 2002 Gujarat riots on February 3

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on January 30 agreed to list on February 3 a petition seeking a direction to restrain the government from “censoring” the British Broadcasting Corporation documentary titled ‘India: The Modi Question’. After the Kerala High Court’s order, the Election Commission said in a statement, “after considering the matter and having due regard to the order passed by Hon’ble …

BBC documentary row: PIL filed in SC challenging Centre's decision to ban documentary on PM Modi
2 years, 1 month ago

BBC documentary row: PIL filed in SC challenging Centre's decision to ban documentary on PM Modi

India TV News  

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court against the Centre's decision to 'ban' a BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots in the country, alleging it was 'malafide, arbitrary and unconstitutional.' The PIL filed by advocate ML Sharma also urged the apex court to call and examine the BBC documentary - both parts I and II - and …

High Court Directs Arunachal DGP To Take Steps For Separating Investigating Wing From Law & Order Police, Operationalise Complaints Authority
2 years, 6 months ago

High Court Directs Arunachal DGP To Take Steps For Separating Investigating Wing From Law & Order Police, Operationalise Complaints Authority

Live Law  

The Gauhati High Court, Itanagar bench, has observed that the public interest in respect of the State of Arunachal Pradesh overwhelmingly requires that immediate effective steps be taken to separate the investigating wing within the police force in the State of Arunachal Pradesh.In this light, a division bench comprising Justices M Bujor Barua and Devashish Baruah has asked the Director. …

Undesirable For Courts To Make Remarks Censuring Action Of Police Officers Unless Strictly Relevant For The Case: Delhi High Court
2 years, 11 months ago

Undesirable For Courts To Make Remarks Censuring Action Of Police Officers Unless Strictly Relevant For The Case: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that it is undesirable for Courts to make remarks censuring the action of police officers unless such remarks are strictly relevant for the case.Justice Jasmeet Singh expunged the remarks made against the Investigating Officer by a Trial Court in a criminal revision case. The Delhi High Court has observed that it is undesirable for …

'Crowd Was Unruly; Police Force Was Inadequate' : Delhi High Court Seeks Sealed Cover Report On Investigation Into Attack At Arvind Kejriwal's Residence
2 years, 11 months ago

'Crowd Was Unruly; Police Force Was Inadequate' : Delhi High Court Seeks Sealed Cover Report On Investigation Into Attack At Arvind Kejriwal's Residence

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought a status report, in a sealed cover, on the investigation being carried out into the incident of attack and vandalism at Chief Minister's official residence on March 30.This was after the Division Bench of Acting Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Navin Chawla was informed that the Delhi Police, which is responsible for maintaining …

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Court Asks Media To Not Upload Screenshots Of Live Proceedings
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Riots Larger Conspiracy Case: Court Asks Media To Not Upload Screenshots Of Live Proceedings

Live Law  

A Delhi Court has asked media persons to not upload screenshots of live proceedings while reporting the Court proceedings in relation to the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case. Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat passed the order after Senior Advocate Rebecca John, representing accused Khalid Saifi, yesterday objected to a media platform sharing screenshots of. Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat passed …

Kerala High Court Directs State Police Chief To Enquire Into Allegations Of Media Trial In Actor Assault Case On Dileep's Plea
3 years, 2 months ago

Kerala High Court Directs State Police Chief To Enquire Into Allegations Of Media Trial In Actor Assault Case On Dileep's Plea

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed the State Police Chief to enquire into the allegations raised by actor Dileep that the media was flouting the trial court's order restricting the publication of matters related to the 2017 actor assault case till the conclusion of the trial.Justice Kauser Edappagath remarked that the allegations if found to be true, should be …

Lakhimpur Kheri : UP Govt Agrees To Appointment Of Retired Judge To Monitor Probe; Supreme Court Wants SIT Upgraded With IPS Officers
3 years, 4 months ago

Lakhimpur Kheri : UP Govt Agrees To Appointment Of Retired Judge To Monitor Probe; Supreme Court Wants SIT Upgraded With IPS Officers

Live Law  

The State of Uttar Pradesh informed the Supreme Court that it is agreeable to the appointment of a retired judge to monitor the investigation in the Lakhmipur Kheri violence of October 3, which claimed the lives of 8 persons, including 4 farmers, who were allegedly mowed down by vehicles in the convoy of Ashish Mishra, the son of Union Minister …

'Policy Matter': Delhi High Court Refuses To Frame Guidelines For Reporting Of Criminal Investigations By Media
3 years, 5 months ago

'Policy Matter': Delhi High Court Refuses To Frame Guidelines For Reporting Of Criminal Investigations By Media

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to pass directions on a petition seeking guidelines to govern reporting of news related to criminal investigations by media outlets.A Division Bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh disposed of the petition while observing that the issue at hand is a matter of state policy.It observed,"It appears that the petitioner …

Media Reporting Of Oral Observations By Judges During Hearing
3 years, 5 months ago

Media Reporting Of Oral Observations By Judges During Hearing

Live Law  

Almost three scores and eleven years ago, when 'we the people of India' adopted, enacted and gave ourselves the Constitution, 'we' had placed us at the core of the country's democratic aspirations. Extent of Media Reporting in Judicial Proceedings – Testing the Coverage of Oral Observations of Judges The Madrid Principles on the Relationship between the Media and Judicial Independence …

Dhanbad judge death: SIT submits report, two sent to judicial custody
3 years, 7 months ago

Dhanbad judge death: SIT submits report, two sent to judicial custody

Hindustan Times  

The Dhanbad police on Monday sent the two accused in the additional district judge Uttam Anand death case into judicial custody after questioning, and the special investigation team constituted to probe the incident submitted its report with the Jharkhand high court, which is likely to hear the case on Tuesday, officials said. The high court had taken suo motu cognisance …

Court Reporting- A Fleeting Impression By Journalist Regarding Value Of Evidence Is Entirely Beyond His/Her Legitimate Scope: Bombay High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

Court Reporting- A Fleeting Impression By Journalist Regarding Value Of Evidence Is Entirely Beyond His/Her Legitimate Scope: Bombay High Court

Live Law  

In a significant observation, while emphasizing that in an open Court system, fair reporting cannot be restrained, the Bombay High Court last week held that a fleeting impression by a journalist of the value of evidence is entirely beyond his/her legitimate scope.The Bench of Justice G. S. Patel specifically observed that fair reporting of court proceedings does not extend to …

Unhappy Over Reports On Twitter Case Hearing, Karnataka High Court Cautions Media
3 years, 8 months ago

Unhappy Over Reports On Twitter Case Hearing, Karnataka High Court Cautions Media

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday expressed its unhappiness at the way in which media houses and platforms had reported yesterday's court hearing in the matter of Manish Maheshwari, an employee of Twitter Communication India Private Limited, who has challenged the Section 41A CrPC notice issued by the Uttar Pradesh Police in the Ghaziabad FIR. The Court on Tuesday had …

Bombay HC summons The Udaipur Times for 'impermissible reporting'
3 years, 8 months ago

Bombay HC summons The Udaipur Times for 'impermissible reporting'

Op India  

The Bombay High Court on Monday this week issued a notice to the Udaipur-based newspaper, the Udaipur Times, for its “impermissible reporting” of the actual trial related to the Dawoodi Bohra community before the Bombay High Court. An interim application was filed before the court by defendant Mufaddal Burhanuddin Saifuddin, who alleged that even after the explicit direction, the plaintiff …

Issue Directions To Control Police Leaking Information About Investigation To Media : Karnataka High Court
3 years, 9 months ago

Issue Directions To Control Police Leaking Information About Investigation To Media : Karnataka High Court

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday directed the state government to issue comprehensive directions to the State police, to ensure that before investigation is completed no information is divulged by the police to the media about the ongoing probe. A division bench of Chief Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Suraj Govindaraj said "We are of the view that very …

Media cannot be restrained from reporting oral observations of judges: SC
3 years, 10 months ago

Media cannot be restrained from reporting oral observations of judges: SC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court said on Monday that the media cannot be restrained from reporting oral observations made by judges in the course of hearing of matters as they were also of “public interest”. The court’s observation that the media can’t be stopped from reporting oral observations by judges came on an appeal by the Election Commission that complained …

Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Bar On Media For Reporting Mass Scale Deaths, Broadcasting Negative News In Wake Of Second Covid Wave
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Bar On Media For Reporting Mass Scale Deaths, Broadcasting Negative News In Wake Of Second Covid Wave

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a PIL seeking directions for evolving and enforcing the Code of Ethics/Regulations on the TV News Channels for reporting news articles of "sensitive nature" including reporting of mass scale deaths, sufferings by the people in the wake of second Covid wave and to restrain the broadcasters or TV channels from spreading negativity, sense …

PTI misquotes Delhi HC in Disha Ravi case, claims media can't broadcast 'leaked' details
4 years, 1 month ago

PTI misquotes Delhi HC in Disha Ravi case, claims media can't broadcast 'leaked' details

Op India  

On Friday, the Delhi High Court heard the writ petition of 21-year-old climate activist Disha Ravi, accused of co-creating the nefarious ‘toolkit’ that was accidentally shared on social media by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. While posting updates about the hearing, Press Trust of India alleged, “Toolkit case: HC asks media not to broadcast leaked investigation material as it could affect …

Press Briefings In TRP Case Strictly Within Confines Of Law : Mumbai Police Commissioner Tells Bombay High Court
4 years, 1 month ago

Press Briefings In TRP Case Strictly Within Confines Of Law : Mumbai Police Commissioner Tells Bombay High Court

Live Law  

The Mumbai Police Commissioner- Param Bir Singh- has rebutted allegations of malafide and bias made against him by ARG Outlier Media Private Ltd and Republic TV anchor Arnab Goswami, in an affidavit in the Bombay High Court. Singh has said that the press briefings held by him in the TRP Scam case were strictly within the confines of law. ARG …

There Indeed was Media Trial: Court on Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case Coverage
4 years, 2 months ago

There Indeed was Media Trial: Court on Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case Coverage

News 18  

The Bombay High Court today delivered its judgement in the PIL’s that were filed against media trial being held in the death case of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The two-member bench, in its judgement, stated that it had come to a conclusion that there indeed was a media trial that violated the program code under the Cable TV Network …

[BREAKING] Some Reporting Of Republic TV & Times Now In SSR Case 'Prima Facie Contemptuous', Says Bombay High Court
4 years, 2 months ago

[BREAKING] Some Reporting Of Republic TV & Times Now In SSR Case 'Prima Facie Contemptuous', Says Bombay High Court

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Monday held that the media coverage done by the Republic TV and Times Now against Mumbai police in the case pertaining to death of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput is prima facie contemptuous. The Bombay High Court on Monday held that the media coverage done by the Republic TV and Times Now against Mumbai police …

Bombay HC guidelines for reportage of suicide cases
4 years, 2 months ago

Bombay HC guidelines for reportage of suicide cases

India Today  

The Bombay high court has made some scathing observations in its 251-page order on the media trial in reportage of late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death by television media. The court further added, "We, accordingly, direct that every complaint which would be made on the contents of any programme on any television channel, either to the authorised officer or …

[Breaking] SSR Media Trial Case : Bombay High Court Reserves Judgment On PILs Seeking Regulations For Crime Reporting
4 years, 4 months ago

[Breaking] SSR Media Trial Case : Bombay High Court Reserves Judgment On PILs Seeking Regulations For Crime Reporting

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Friday concluded the arguments on a batch of Public Interest Litigation petitions seeking guidelines on reporting on investigation and 'media trial'.A division bench comprising Chief Justice Dipankar Dutta and Justice G S Kulkarni reserved the judgment on five PILs - one filed by a group of retired police officers of Maharashtra police petitions seeking guidelines …

Can 'excessive' media reporting on ongoing investigations hinder justice? Bombay HC asks Centre
4 years, 4 months ago

Can 'excessive' media reporting on ongoing investigations hinder justice? Bombay HC asks Centre

Firstpost  

The court was hearing final arguments on a bunch of public interest litigations seeking that the media trial in the probe into actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death be stopped Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Thursday asked the Union government to clarify whether “excessive” reportage by the press on an ongoing investigation amounted to interference in the administration of justice …

[SSR Medial Trial] 'We Would Like Media Not To Cross Boundaries': Bombay High Court Mulls Guidelines For Reporting On Investigation
4 years, 4 months ago

[SSR Medial Trial] 'We Would Like Media Not To Cross Boundaries': Bombay High Court Mulls Guidelines For Reporting On Investigation

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday indicated that it was thinking of laying down guidelines for the media reporting on ongoing criminal investigations. "We would like the media not to cross boundaries", observed a division bench comprising Chief Justice Dipankar Dutta and Justice G S Kulkarni which is hearing a batch of Public Interest Litigations seeking regulation of "media trial" …

CBI, NCB, ED Not Leaked Information To Media: ASG Tells Bombay High Court In Sushant Singh Rajput Media Trial Case
4 years, 4 months ago

CBI, NCB, ED Not Leaked Information To Media: ASG Tells Bombay High Court In Sushant Singh Rajput Media Trial Case

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court today continued hearing the PIL's filed against Media Trial, on account of reportage into the issue of the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.Before a bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice GS Kulkarni, Counsel for Zee News and News Nation made submissions. The Bombay High Court today continued hearing the PIL's filed against Media …

'Government Control On Media Like Putting Sledgehammer To Article 19(1)(a)': News Broadcasters Federation Tells Bombay HC In SSR Media Trial Case
4 years, 4 months ago

'Government Control On Media Like Putting Sledgehammer To Article 19(1)(a)': News Broadcasters Federation Tells Bombay HC In SSR Media Trial Case

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court saw noteworthy arguments and exchanges in the ongoing PILs filed against Media Trials, on account of media coverage, into the issue of death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.A bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice GS Kulkarni heard the matter for the entire day.Senior Advocate Siddharth Bhatnagar appeared on behalf of the National Broadcasters Federation …

'Asking Public About Who To Be Arrested Is Investigative Journalism?' Bombay HC Asks Republic TV In SSR Media Trial Case
4 years, 4 months ago

'Asking Public About Who To Be Arrested Is Investigative Journalism?' Bombay HC Asks Republic TV In SSR Media Trial Case

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday asked the lawyer of Republic TV if asking the public who should be arrested in a case is part of investigative journlism.A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipankar Dutta and Justice G S Kulkarni posed the query in reference to the hashtag campaign '#ArrestRhea' run by the channel in Twitter following the death of Bollywood …

'We Do Not Seek To Justify Media Trials', Centre Tells Bombay HC In SSR Case
4 years, 5 months ago

'We Do Not Seek To Justify Media Trials', Centre Tells Bombay HC In SSR Case

Live Law  

While appearing before the Bombay High Court on behalf of the Union of India in the PILs seeking to control "media trial" in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case by certain news channels, Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh submitted that Courts have been very clear in condemning media trials and Centre does not seek to justify media trials and accepts …

PIL in Delhi HC seeks to prevent Republic TV from reporting crime probes
4 years, 5 months ago

PIL in Delhi HC seeks to prevent Republic TV from reporting crime probes

Op India  

As if the relentless attack by Maharashtra govt and Mumbai police on Arnab Goswami was not enough, now a PIL has been filed seeking to prevent his news channel Republic TV from reporting on any criminal investigation. A person named Mohd Khalil has filed a Public Interest Litigation before Delhi High Court seeking directions against Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami …

Delhi HC Agrees To Hear PIL Which Claims Arnab Goswami's Reporting of Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case Distorted, Misleading
4 years, 5 months ago

Delhi HC Agrees To Hear PIL Which Claims Arnab Goswami's Reporting of Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case Distorted, Misleading

Live Law  

A PIL has been moved in the Delhi High Court alleging that journalist Arnab Goswami and his channel were reporting "distorted and misleading facts" on the death of actor Shushant Singh Rajput resulting in infringement of the right to fair trial of actor Rhea Chakraborty.The plea has sought directions to the Centre to frame rules, regulations or guidelines to govern …

Fair And Frank Reporting of Events By Media Cannot Be Curbed Merely Because It May Have An Adverse Impact on the Business Of Some Class of Persons: J&K HC
4 years, 5 months ago

Fair And Frank Reporting of Events By Media Cannot Be Curbed Merely Because It May Have An Adverse Impact on the Business Of Some Class of Persons: J&K HC

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Thursday quashed an FIR bearing No.26/2018 RPC) of Police Station, Kothi Bagh, Srinagar which was lodged against a senior journalist who published a news item in daily Times of India titled "Stone pelters in J&K now target tourists, four women injured". The Bench of Justice Sanjay Dhar did not find that the contents …

Delhi HC allows PIL alleging Arnab Goswami reported distorted facts in Sushant Singh Rajput death case
4 years, 5 months ago

Delhi HC allows PIL alleging Arnab Goswami reported distorted facts in Sushant Singh Rajput death case

India Today  

The Delhi High Court has allowed a Public Interest Litigation where the petitioner has alleged that reporting carried out by Arnab Goswami and his TV news channels in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case were "distorted and misleading facts". Besides this, the PIL has also sought initiation of contempt of court proceedings against Arnab Goswami and his channel for the …

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