Rights Of Mediaperson Not Higher Than That Of Common Man, Responsibilities Are: Delhi court [Read Judgment]
7 years, 7 months ago

Rights Of Mediaperson Not Higher Than That Of Common Man, Responsibilities Are: Delhi court [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Observing that the rights of press persons are not higher than that of the common man but the responsibilities are higher, a Delhi court has said press does not enjoy any special privileges to comment, criticize or even to investigate the facts of any case.Additional District Judge Raj Kapoor said so while deciding a suit for damages filed by a north Delhi resident, a stock broker, against. Observing that the rights of press persons are not higher than that of the common man but the responsibilities are higher, a Delhi court has said press does not enjoy any special privileges to comment, criticize or even to investigate the facts of any case. Additional District Judge Raj Kapoor said so while deciding a suit for damages filed by a north Delhi resident, a stock broker, against the editor of magazine and one other for writing defamatory articles against him and also sending letters to the then minister of Cooperatives in 2007 using defamatory language against him. No higher rights, rather higher responsibilities The court went on to observe that, “The rights of press persons are not higher than that of the common man.

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SC: Balance free speech with responsibility
1 month ago

SC: Balance free speech with responsibility

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The Supreme Court on Tuesday underscored the critical responsibility of the media in ensuring accuracy and fairness in its reporting, particularly when dealing with sensitive matters that could impact the integrity of individuals or institutions. The bench, while upholding the fundamental right to free speech enshrined under Article 19 of the Constitution, stressed that this right comes with …

Press must draw 'Lakshman Rekha', ensure against media trial: Kerala High Court
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Be Vigilant Of Unwanted Defamation Cases Against Press, Media Persons: Kerala High Court To District Judiciary
7 months, 1 week ago

Be Vigilant Of Unwanted Defamation Cases Against Press, Media Persons: Kerala High Court To District Judiciary

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has directed the judicial officers of the district judiciary to exercise caution when considering allegations of defamation against newspapers and media personnel. Justice A. Badharudeen observed that unwanted legal prosecutions against newspapers and media persons under Sections 499 and 500 of the IPC would amount to violation of Freedom of the Press and people's right to …

'False Depiction Of Facts': Delhi HC Orders Removal Of Social Media Posts By Cong Leaders Against Journalist Rajat Sharma
9 months, 1 week ago

'False Depiction Of Facts': Delhi HC Orders Removal Of Social Media Posts By Cong Leaders Against Journalist Rajat Sharma

ABP News  

The Delhi High Court has ordered removal of social media posts by Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera and Ragini Nayak alleging that veteran journalist Rajat Sharma used "abusive language" during his show on the Lok Sabha election result day. The court said an irreparable loss and injury would be caused to the plaintiff's reputation if the videos and posts …

NewsClick case: Delhi Court extends editor, HR's Judicial custody till February 17
1 year, 1 month ago

NewsClick case: Delhi Court extends editor, HR's Judicial custody till February 17

New Indian Express  

Later, they were sent to judicial custody on October 10 for ten days, which was extended to five more days and then to police custody for nine days. Earlier, Purkayastha’s counsel had vehemently denied the police charges, asking how his client, as a journalist doing a critical or impartial act of journalism about the government, could indulge in unlawful activities. …

Press Should Not Publish Anything Manifestly Defamatory Against An Individual Or Institution, Can’t Exceed Limit Of Fair Comment: Delhi Court
1 year, 9 months ago

Press Should Not Publish Anything Manifestly Defamatory Against An Individual Or Institution, Can’t Exceed Limit Of Fair Comment: Delhi Court

Live Law  

Observing that the press should not exceed the limit of fair comment, a Delhi Court recently said that the press must not publish anything which is manifestly defamatory against any individual or institution, unless it is duly verified and there is sufficient reasons to believe that it is true and the publication will be for public good. Such norms may …

'Morally obligated to apologise for sharing information from a source who retracted article': Vivek Agnihotri
1 year, 11 months ago

'Morally obligated to apologise for sharing information from a source who retracted article': Vivek Agnihotri

Op India  

On Tuesday, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri released a statement in the 2018 Contempt-of-Court case to reveal that he respects the Indian judiciary and would never say or write anything that is unsubstantiated and which goes against the sanctity of the judiciary. This is a day after the Delhi High Court discharged Agnihotri after he appeared in person and tendered an unconditional …

Media Or Govt Agencies Have No Right To Peep Into Private Lives Of Citizens Without Any Valid Reason: Kerala High Court Slams Online Media Channels
2 years ago

Media Or Govt Agencies Have No Right To Peep Into Private Lives Of Citizens Without Any Valid Reason: Kerala High Court Slams Online Media Channels

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently came down heavily on certain online media channels for broadcasting private moments of a woman and said it is disheartening to note that some online news channels "are in the habit of publishing sleaze more than news. The Kerala High Court recently came down heavily on certain online media channels for broadcasting private moments of …

Statements Made By Lawyers During Judicial Proceedings Conferred With ‘Absolute Privilege’, Can’t Be Put To Trial For Defamation: Delhi High Court
2 years, 1 month ago

Statements Made By Lawyers During Judicial Proceedings Conferred With ‘Absolute Privilege’, Can’t Be Put To Trial For Defamation: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has said that statements made by a lawyer during judicial proceedings are conferred with an “absolute privilege” and no action for defamation, slander or libel can lie against them for advancing the submissions. Observing that such statements are “complete defence against any allegations of defamation”, Justice Mini Pushkarna said that justice system would be adversely affected …

Kashmir Remark Row: Delhi Court Accepts Media's Apology For Incorrect Reporting Against Kerala MLA KT Jaleel, Advises Caution
2 years, 6 months ago

Kashmir Remark Row: Delhi Court Accepts Media's Apology For Incorrect Reporting Against Kerala MLA KT Jaleel, Advises Caution

Live Law  

Reminding the media of its "onerous duty of responsible reporting", a Delhi Court today accepted the apology tendered by various media persons for incorrect reporting about summoning of Kerala MLA K.T. "The court is satisfied with the submissions made at bar, the apology tendered by media persons qua incorrect reporting is hereby accepted," the Court noted. On September 14, media …

Person Exercising Legal Right In Court Has Correspondent Duty Not To Act In Manner Which May Lead To Violation Of Others' Rights: Delhi High Court
2 years, 7 months ago

Person Exercising Legal Right In Court Has Correspondent Duty Not To Act In Manner Which May Lead To Violation Of Others' Rights: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that a person exercising a legal right in the court of law has a corresponding obligation and duty from acting in a manner which may lead to violation of the rights of other individuals. As the reader informed petitioner about the date fixed, the petitioner became furious and started vandalizing the furniture present in …

"Fair Criticism Is To Criticise Act & Not Individual": Delhi HC Refuses To Stay Order Directing Mint Newspaper To Take Down Article Against Gaurav Taneja
2 years, 7 months ago

"Fair Criticism Is To Criticise Act & Not Individual": Delhi HC Refuses To Stay Order Directing Mint Newspaper To Take Down Article Against Gaurav Taneja

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday refused to stay a single judge order directing Mint Newspaper to take down an article published by it against Youtuber Gaurav Taneja, popularly known as 'Flying Beast' which made defamatory statements against him.A division bench headed by Justice Siddharth Mridul, while dealing with an appeal by HT Media, which owns Mint, observed that just …

'Parody is supposed to be creative': Delhi High Court slams Newslaundry
3 years, 4 months ago

'Parody is supposed to be creative': Delhi High Court slams Newslaundry

Op India  

The Delhi High Court has slammed Newslaundry, saying that under the guise of freedom of speech, one cannot be allowed to ruin another’s reputation. The Delhi High Court was hearing the suit filed by India Today against Newslaundry, seeking Rs 2 crores damages for copyright infringement and defamation of its anchors, management and employees. Commenting doesn’t really add to information.#DelhiHighCourt …

"Not Maintainable": Delhi High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Mitali Saran And Business Standard Over Article On RSS
4 years ago

"Not Maintainable": Delhi High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Mitali Saran And Business Standard Over Article On RSS

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday quashed the defamation complaint filed against newspaper Business Standard, its editorial Director A.K. The Court has held that the complaint in question is not maintainable and is liable to be dismissed, as the complainant Lohitaskah Shukla, cannot be regarded as a "person aggrieved" with respect to the comments made against the RSS. A complaint …

Press Has Right To Publish News Item With Its Necessary Comments & Views: Kerala High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Manorama Editors
4 years, 4 months ago

Press Has Right To Publish News Item With Its Necessary Comments & Views: Kerala High Court Quashes Defamation Case Against Manorama Editors

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has quashed a defamation complaint registered against the Chief Editor, Managing Editor and Publisher of Malayala Manorama Daily.Justice P. Somarajan observed that the press has the right to publish a news item with its necessary comments and views. The contemptuous nature of news item, if it is connected with imputation of truth, which requires publication for …

Delhi HC seeks media outlets' response to Bollywood producers lawsuit; next hearing slated for 14 December
4 years, 4 months ago

Delhi HC seeks media outlets' response to Bollywood producers lawsuit; next hearing slated for 14 December

Firstpost  

The Delhi HC also asked the media outlets to ensure that no defamatory content is uploaded on social media platforms or displayed on their channels. The Delhi High Court Monday asked Republic TV and Times Now to respond to leading Bollywood producers’ plea seeking to restrain them from making or publishing allegedly “irresponsible, derogatory and defamatory remarks" against the film …

Police Cannot Use Media To Influence Public Opinion To Accept That Accused Is Guilty: Delhi HC [Read Judgment]
4 years, 7 months ago

Police Cannot Use Media To Influence Public Opinion To Accept That Accused Is Guilty: Delhi HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

In a case filed by Pinjra Tod member Devangana Kalita seeking the quashing of the press note issued against her by the Delhi Police alleging her involvement in conspiracy behind Delhi riots, the Delhi High Court has observed that the police's justification to fuel a media trial merely because the sympathisers of the accused are proclaiming her innocence, cannot be …

Batting for free speech: On filing of defamation cases against press
4 years, 9 months ago

Batting for free speech: On filing of defamation cases against press

The Hindu  

A feature of public life in Tamil Nadu in the last three decades has been the indiscriminate institution of criminal defamation proceedings against Opposition leaders and the media. The verdict of Justice Abdul Quddhose, quashing a series of defamation complaints filed since 2011-12, is remarkable for applying a set of principles that would firmly deter the hasty and ill-advised resort …

Plea For Curbing Media Reporting Of A Case Can Only Be Moved In The Court Where The Original Matter Is Pending: Delhi HC [Read Order]
5 years, 4 months ago

Plea For Curbing Media Reporting Of A Case Can Only Be Moved In The Court Where The Original Matter Is Pending: Delhi HC [Read Order]

Live Law  

Delhi High Court has held that application for curbing or postponing media reporting of a case can only be moved in the court which is hearing the case on merits, and not any other court. In the present case, the Petitioner had filed an application seeking court's direction to stop the defendant from giving information about her sexual harassment at …

By revealing Kathua rape victim's identity, social media did great disservice to nation: Delhi High Court
6 years, 10 months ago

By revealing Kathua rape victim's identity, social media did great disservice to nation: Delhi High Court

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court on Friday said that the social media platforms, including Google, have done a great disservice to the nation by uploading contents which revealed the identity of an eight-year-old girl who was raped and killed in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir Social media platforms Google, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube were issued notices by the court after …

Colloquium Of Lawyers And Media Professionals Held On Limits Of Press Freedom
6 years, 11 months ago

Colloquium Of Lawyers And Media Professionals Held On Limits Of Press Freedom

Live Law  

An inter-professional colloquium of lawyers and media-persons on the topic “Media, Courts and Fair Trial Guarantee” was held on March 31 at Cochin. It was organized by Bar Council of Kerala and M.K Nambiar Academy for Continuing Legal Education Program under the leadership of Dr. N.R Madhava Menon, in association with the legal publication house Complete Kerala High Court Cases.The …

Press cannot write anything they imagine about anyone: CJI Misra
7 years ago

Press cannot write anything they imagine about anyone: CJI Misra

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra said journalism has descended into a scenario where the press thinks they are “sitting on some pulpit” and can write anything they imagine about anyone. that is not real journalism.” With specific reference to the electronic media, the Chief Justice said journalists behave as if they have turned “Popes or guardians overnight.” “I don’t …

Publication Of False News Is A Disservice To The Public: Himachal Pradesh HC [Read Judgment]
7 years, 3 months ago

Publication Of False News Is A Disservice To The Public: Himachal Pradesh HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

A journalist in commenting any matter of public interest has no special privilege beyond any other member of community and it was the duty of the publisher and editor to check the news of information that was supplied to them by reporter before publishing the same in the newspaper, the Court said.The Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that publication …

Publication Of False News Is A Disservice To The Public: Himachal Pradesh HC [Read Judgment]
7 years, 3 months ago

Publication Of False News Is A Disservice To The Public: Himachal Pradesh HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

A journalist in commenting any matter of public interest has no special privilege beyond any other member of community and it was the duty of the publisher and editor to check the news of information that was supplied to them by reporter before publishing the same in the newspaper, the Court said.The Himachal Pradesh High Court has observed that publication …

Supreme Court Constitution Bench to examine freedom of expression
7 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Constitution Bench to examine freedom of expression

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is likely to examine whether right to free speech and expression guaranteed under the Constitution will include the right to insult other person’s right to dignity, protected under Article 21. The Bench was dealing with a writ petition filed by the victim of Bulandshahar gangrape last year seeking a CBI …

Exclusion of journalists in electronic media from the ambit of Working Journalists Act, 1955: Delhi HC issues notice to Centre
9 years, 6 months ago

Exclusion of journalists in electronic media from the ambit of Working Journalists Act, 1955: Delhi HC issues notice to Centre

Live Law  

A writ petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court by a journalist working with a North east based news channel seeking a direction to the Centre to amend and widen the scope of the Working Journalists and other Newspaper Employees and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1955 to include Journalist working with Electronic News Channel within the definition of working. …

Govt mulls moves to make paid news punishable malpractice
9 years, 7 months ago

Govt mulls moves to make paid news punishable malpractice

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Information and Broadcasting ministry is planning a comprehensive mechanism to check the menace of paid news and has submitted notes to Law ministry to examine issues related to amending the Representation of People Act and the Press Council Act. The report said the Law Ministry has been asked to submit a note to I&B ministry on the …

Ban on media from reporting allegations against former Supreme Court judge [Read the Order]
11 years, 2 months ago

Ban on media from reporting allegations against former Supreme Court judge [Read the Order]

Live Law  

Delhi High Court bans media from reporting allegations against former Supreme Court judge. Order dated 16-01-2014 restrained the media from publishing and telecasting the contents of the law intern's complaint of sexual harassment against him.Justice Manmohan Singh, while ordering deletion of alleged defamatory parts of the news items and the photograph of said judge within 24 hours, also. Order dated …

Delhi High Court allows media coverage of Dec 16 gang-rape trial
12 years ago

Delhi High Court allows media coverage of Dec 16 gang-rape trial

India TV News  

New Delhi, March 22 : The Delhi High Court Friday allowed the media to cover the day-to-day trial of the Dec 16 gang rape case in the Saket fast-track court here. Justice Rajiv Shakdher, allowing the plea of journalists seeking open trial instead of an in-camera one, directed the fast-track court to allow access to one representative of each media …

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