Media Trial: Delhi High Court To Examine Sufficiency Of Existing Guidelines, Need For Emergency Procedure
3 years, 5 months ago

Media Trial: Delhi High Court To Examine Sufficiency Of Existing Guidelines, Need For Emergency Procedure

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has decided to examine the sufficiency of existing guidelines for news reporting done by media outlets, especially during ongoing criminal investigations.The High Court will consider whether there is a need to frame an additional procedure, to be followed in case any party is gravely affected by such reporting and requires immediate cease and desist orders. The Delhi High Court has decided to examine the sufficiency of existing guidelines for news reporting done by media outlets, especially during ongoing criminal investigations. The High Court will consider whether there is a need to frame an additional procedure, to be followed in case any party is gravely affected by such reporting and requires immediate cease and desist orders. "It would be appropriate to examine the guidelines," Justice Rekha Palli said while issuing notice on a petition filed by a Delhi based event organizer Arjun Jain, aggrieved by certain media reports from India Today channel over his alleged involvement in the Cruise Ship Drug case, despite no summons issued to him by Narcotics Control Bureau.

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Press must draw 'Lakshman Rekha', ensure against media trial: Kerala High Court
4 months, 3 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 …

IT Rules: Delhi High Court Issues Notice On TV Today's Plea Challenging Rule 3(1)(c) Which Empowers Intermediaries To Block User Accounts
11 months, 3 weeks ago

IT Rules: Delhi High Court Issues Notice On TV Today's Plea Challenging Rule 3(1)(c) Which Empowers Intermediaries To Block User Accounts

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court yesterday issued notice on a plea moved by media organization TV Today Network which owns India Today and Aaj Tak news channels, challenging the constitutional validity of Rule 3 of the Information Technology Rules, 2021.Rule 3 states “an intermediary shall periodically inform its users, at least once. The Delhi High Court yesterday issued notice on a …

NewsClick case: Delhi Court extends editor, HR's Judicial custody till February 17
1 year, 2 months 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. …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice To BBC On Defamation Plea Over Modi Documentary
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice To BBC On Defamation Plea Over Modi Documentary

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notice to the British Broadcasting Corporation on a plea by an NGO claiming its documentary "India: The Modi Question" casts a slur on the reputation of India and makes false and defamatory imputations against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian judiciary. The plea said BBC is the national broadcaster of …

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 …

Delhi High Court Seeks Union Govt's Response On Steps To Regulate Content On OTT Platforms, Social Media
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi High Court Seeks Union Govt's Response On Steps To Regulate Content On OTT Platforms, Social Media

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has sought response of the Union of India on the steps taken by it for regulating the content on social media and OTT platforms.Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma passed the order after the recent ruling wherein the judge observed that the use of vulgar language in public domain and on social media platforms needs to be taken …

Delhi High Court Notifies Rules For Live Streaming Of Proceedings, Prohibits Unauthorised Sharing Or Recording By Public, Media
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi High Court Notifies Rules For Live Streaming Of Proceedings, Prohibits Unauthorised Sharing Or Recording By Public, Media

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has notified 'Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings Rules of the High Court of Delhi, 2022' for “imbuing greater transparency, inclusivity and foster access to justice.”The Rules were notified in the official gazette on January 13. The Delhi High Court has notified 'Streaming and Recording of Court Proceedings Rules of the High Court of Delhi, 2022' …

Broadcaster Must Bear In Mind Minimum Precautions While Airing Content Which May Disturb Sensibilities Of Prudent Viewers: Delhi High Court
2 years, 8 months ago

Broadcaster Must Bear In Mind Minimum Precautions While Airing Content Which May Disturb Sensibilities Of Prudent Viewers: Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court has observed that a professional broadcaster is expected to bear in mind the minimum precautions which must be exercised while broadcasting content which may cause distress and disturb the sensibilities of an "ordinary and prudent viewer".Justice Yashwant Varma made the observation while dismissing a plea filed by TV Today Network Limited challenging an order issued by. …

Newslaundry Agrees Before Delhi High Court To Take Down Video Making Comments On TV Today's Suit Against It
3 years, 4 months ago

Newslaundry Agrees Before Delhi High Court To Take Down Video Making Comments On TV Today's Suit Against It

Live Law  

Digital news portal Newslaundry today agreed before the Delhi High Court to take down its video making commentary on the suit filed by TV Today Network against it alleging defamation and copyright infringement. Senior Advocate Saurabh Kirpal, appearing for Newslaundry, submitted that the portal will only do fair reporting of court proceedings, free from any critique or comment. "The expression …

Delhi High Court To Hear TV Today's Defamation & Copyright Infringement Suit Against Newslaundry On Nov 16
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi High Court To Hear TV Today's Defamation & Copyright Infringement Suit Against Newslaundry On Nov 16

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court will hear on November 16, the suit filed by TV Today Network, which owns news channels India Today and Aaj Tak, against news portal Newslaundry seeking damages of Rs. 2 crores for copyright infringement and defamation of its anchors, management and employees.While listing the matter for preliminary hearing, Justice Asha Menon directed the plaintiff to file …

'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 …

Delhi Based Event Organizer Approaches Delhi High Court Over Media Reports On His Alleged Involvement In Cruise Ship Drug Case
3 years, 5 months ago

Delhi Based Event Organizer Approaches Delhi High Court Over Media Reports On His Alleged Involvement In Cruise Ship Drug Case

Live Law  

In another development in relation to Cruise Ship drug case, a Delhi based event organizer Arjun Jain has moved the Delhi High Court aggrieved by certain media reports from India Today tv channel over his alleged involvement in the case despite no summons issued to him by Narcotics Control Bureau.While posting the matter for hearing tomorrow, Justice Rekha Palli took …

Bombay High Court's Stay On Enforcement Of IT Rules 'Code Of Ethics' Against Digital Media To Have Pan-India Effect: Madras High Court [Read Order]
3 years, 6 months ago

Bombay High Court's Stay On Enforcement Of IT Rules 'Code Of Ethics' Against Digital Media To Have Pan-India Effect: Madras High Court [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Thursday observed that the Bombay High Court's order dated August 14, 2021 staying the operation of sub-rules and of Rule 9 of the recently notified Information Technology Rules, 2021 ought to have a pan-India effect. During the hearing on Thursday, Additional Solicitor General R. Sankaranarayanan on behalf of the Union pointed out to the Court …

IT Rules framed to regulate ‘unlawful’ content on digital media, OTT platforms: Centre tells Madras HC
3 years, 6 months ago

IT Rules framed to regulate ‘unlawful’ content on digital media, OTT platforms: Centre tells Madras HC

The Hindu  

The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology on Friday told the Madras High Court that it had “lawfully” notified the Information Technology Rules of 2021 to regulate publishers of news and current affairs on digital media and publishers of online curated content on Over the Top platforms from publishing “unlawful” content. The Rules have been clearly enacted bona fide …

IT Rules 2021 Deter Fake News; No Chilling Effect On Free Speech : Centre Tells Delhi High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

IT Rules 2021 Deter Fake News; No Chilling Effect On Free Speech : Centre Tells Delhi High Court

Live Law  

In an affidavit filed before the Delhi High Court, the Central Government has stated that the IT Rules 2021, notified earlier this year for regulation of online news and social media platforms, do not muffle the right to free speech in the country. It is urged therein that the pleas challenging the maintainability of the IT Rules, 2021 in terms …

Bombay High Court to pass order on interim stay of new IT Rules on Saturday
3 years, 7 months ago

Bombay High Court to pass order on interim stay of new IT Rules on Saturday

India Today  

The Bombay High Court on Friday reserved its interim order on the plea challenging the recently notified Information Technology Rules, 2021. However, Additional Solicitor General Anil Singh argued that there is no urgency or need to stay the rules as there is no adverse action initiated against the petitioner. The Bombay High Court mused whether a status quo is guaranteed …

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Fresh Plea Challenging IT Rules
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi High Court Issues Notice On Fresh Plea Challenging IT Rules

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice on a fresh plea challenging the vires of Information Technology Rules, 2021.A division bench comprising of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh sought response of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice on a fresh plea challenging the vires of Information Technology Rules, …

News Broadcasters Association Get Interim Relief From Kerala HC On New IT Rules
3 years, 8 months ago

News Broadcasters Association Get Interim Relief From Kerala HC On New IT Rules

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday issued notice on News Broadcasters Association's plea challenging the new IT rules on the ground that they give government authorities "excessive powers" to "unreasonably and impermissibly restrict" the freedom of speech and expression of the media.Justice PB Suresh Kumar has also restrained the Central Government from taking any coercive action against. The Kerala High …

IT Rules: Delhi HC Refuses to Grant Interim Protection from Coercive Action to Digital Media Portals
3 years, 8 months ago

IT Rules: Delhi HC Refuses to Grant Interim Protection from Coercive Action to Digital Media Portals

News 18  

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to grant protection from coercive action to digital media portals as it adjourned their challenge to the new IT Rules after being informed that a plea has been moved by the Centre to transfer them to the Supreme Court. Senior Advocate Nitya Ramakrishnan, appearing for the portals, urged the court to pass an …

Delhi HC refuses to stay new IT rules regulating digital news media
3 years, 9 months ago

Delhi HC refuses to stay new IT rules regulating digital news media

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court Monday refused to stay the new Information Technology rules which seek to regulate digital news media, saying it was not in agreement with the petitioners on passing such an order at this stage. Foundation for Independent Journalism, The Wire, Quint Digital Media Ltd and Pravda Media Foundation, parent company of Alt News, sought a stay on …

No relief to digital news portals as Delhi HC refuses to stay new IT Rules
3 years, 9 months ago

No relief to digital news portals as Delhi HC refuses to stay new IT Rules

India Today  

The Delhi High Court on Monday declined to stay the Centre’s May 28 notice asking digital news portals to comply with the new IT Rules 2021, saying it was not inclined to grant any interim relief to the petitioners. WHY PETITIONERS CHALLENGED NEW IT RULES The petition by Quint Digital Media Ltd and its director and co-founder Ritu Kapur has …

'Not Urgent' : Delhi High Court Adjourns Media Houses' Pleas Challenging IT Rules 2021 Till August
3 years, 10 months ago

'Not Urgent' : Delhi High Court Adjourns Media Houses' Pleas Challenging IT Rules 2021 Till August

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jyoti Singh on Thursday adjourned the hearing of the petitions filed by digital mediahouses 'The Quint' and The Wire' challenging the Information Technology Rules, 2021, to August 4 on grounds of non-urgency.Counsel for one of the individual petitioners in the batch. The Delhi High Court bench of Chief …

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 …

High Courts Weekly Roundup [March 8, 2021 – March 14, 2021]
4 years ago

High Courts Weekly Roundup [March 8, 2021 – March 14, 2021]

Live Law  

Allahabad High Court 1. "We Don't Want Lip Service; You Have No Regard For Human Life" - Bombay High Court On Illegal Constructions In Maharashtra In Suo-Motu PIL A division bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice GS Kulkarni castigated eight municipal corporations and the Maharashtra State's Urban Development Department for their failure to comply with an order to …

Delhi High Seeks Centre's Response on Plea Challenging New IT Rules
4 years ago

Delhi High Seeks Centre's Response on Plea Challenging New IT Rules

News 18  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the Centre's response on a plea challenging the new Information Technology Rules, 2021. A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh issued notices to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the Ministry of Information and Technology, and granted them time to file their response. The high court …

Delhi High Court seeks Centre's response on plea challenging new IT rules
4 years ago

Delhi High Court seeks Centre's response on plea challenging new IT rules

Firstpost  

The petition filed by the Foundation for Independent Journalism said the new IT rules are palpably illegal in seeking to control and regulate digital news media New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the Centre’s response on a plea challenging the new Information Technology Rules, 2021. A bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh issued …

Press Council Censure Order Effectively Stopping Ads In Hindustan Times Newspaper": Delhi High Court Stays Order
4 years ago

Press Council Censure Order Effectively Stopping Ads In Hindustan Times Newspaper": Delhi High Court Stays Order

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday stayed a communication issued by the Press Council of India to the Government Departments, which had effectively barred all Government agencies from placing The Bench of Justice Prathiba M. Singh was hearing the plea of Petitioner challenging PCI's order, through which, in effect, the petitioner was "censured". This Order was issued as allegedly the …

Rakul Preet Singh's Case : Delhi HC Directs I&B Ministry To Act Against News Channels Not Part Of NBSA Which Violated Program Code
4 years ago

Rakul Preet Singh's Case : Delhi HC Directs I&B Ministry To Act Against News Channels Not Part Of NBSA Which Violated Program Code

Live Law  

Hearing a petition by actor Rakul Preet Singh seeking action against media channels for allegedly broadcasting maligning campaign against her, the Delhi High Court today directed the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to take action against media channels that are not members of the News Broadcasting Standards Authority if they are found guilty of the allegations. The court had issued notice …

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 …

[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 …

SC Refuses to Entertain Plea of ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd, Asks it to Approach Bombay HC
4 years, 3 months ago

SC Refuses to Entertain Plea of ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd, Asks it to Approach Bombay HC

News 18  

The Supreme Court Thursday refused to entertain a plea filed by ARG Outlier Media Private Limited, which owns the Republic Media network, challenging the validity of a colonial era law of 1922 and asked it to approach the Bombay High Court. Senior advocate Siddharth Bhatnagar, appearing for ARG Outlier Media Private Limited, told the apex court on Thursday that the …

A look at how cases against some journalists were dealt by courts
4 years, 4 months ago

A look at how cases against some journalists were dealt by courts

Op India  

With Arnab Goswami failing to get a relief from Bombay High Court, the possibility of the Republic TV Editor-in-Chief approaching Supreme Court has increased. Previously, Vinod Dua had approached Delhi High Court in an FIR registered by Delhi Police seeking quashing of the FIR. When the UP police registered an FIR against Siddharth Varadhrajan of The WIRE form spreading fake …

[SSR Medial Trial] 'We Would Like Media Not To Cross Boundaries': Bombay High Court Mulls Guidelines For Reporting On Investigation
4 years, 5 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" …

NBA Disapproves Type Of Journalism Practiced By Republic TV; Asks Govt To Withdraw CBI Probe In TRP Scam
4 years, 5 months ago

NBA Disapproves Type Of Journalism Practiced By Republic TV; Asks Govt To Withdraw CBI Probe In TRP Scam

Live Law  

In its official statement, the News Broadcasters Association on Saturday urged the Government to withdraw the Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the alleged Television Rating Points scam, saying it may lead to a witch-hunt against the media. The Statement released by NBA further states that the Association "is very disturbed at the turn of events in Mumbai as the …

Media Highly Polarized Now; Journalists Were Responsible & Neutral In Past, Bombay High Court Says While Hearing SSR Media Trial Case
4 years, 5 months ago

Media Highly Polarized Now; Journalists Were Responsible & Neutral In Past, Bombay High Court Says While Hearing SSR Media Trial Case

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court on Friday orally remarked that media now has become highly polarized and that journalists were responsible and neutral in the past. "Journalists were responsible back then & neutral, now media is highly polarised", said a bench comprising Chief Justice Dipankar Dutta and Justice G S Kulkarni.The bench made these remarks while hearing the lawyer of Zee …

'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, 5 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 …

Bombay HC raps Republic TV over reportage of Sushant Singh Rajput case; next hearing on 23 Oct
4 years, 5 months ago

Bombay HC raps Republic TV over reportage of Sushant Singh Rajput case; next hearing on 23 Oct

Firstpost  

Referring to the #ArrestRhea run by the channel during the controversy following SSR’s death, the bench asked whether asking public opinion on who should be arrested constituted investigative journalism The Bombay High Court on Wednesday pulled up Republic TV and expressed concern over media trials while listening to petitions seeking regulation of the media in the Sushant Singh Rajput death …

'Asking Public About Who To Be Arrested Is Investigative Journalism?' Bombay HC Asks Republic TV In SSR Media Trial Case
4 years, 5 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 …

Press Council of India's Advisory On Media Trial Should Apply To Digital Media Also: Rakul Preet Singh Submits Before Delhi HC
4 years, 5 months ago

Press Council of India's Advisory On Media Trial Should Apply To Digital Media Also: Rakul Preet Singh Submits Before Delhi HC

Live Law  

Today, Bollywood actress Rakul Preet Singh, through her counsel Aman Hingorani, submitted before the Delhi High Court that the Advisory issued by the Press Council of India on August 28 should be applicable to digital media platforms as well. Therefore, Mr Hingorani argued, that the Press Council of India's advisory on media trials shall apply to digital platforms as well. …

Centre tells Bombay HC it is not in support of trial by media, but mechanisms to regulate coverage exist
4 years, 5 months ago

Centre tells Bombay HC it is not in support of trial by media, but mechanisms to regulate coverage exist

Firstpost  

The comments were made during a hearing on a bunch of PILs seeking that the media be directed to show restrain in their reportage on the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput The Union government told the Bombay High Court on Wednesday that it did not support media trials, but statutory and self-regulatory guidelines for the print as well as …

‘Insidious Attempt to Malign’: SC on Chavhanke’s ‘UPSC Jihad’ Show
4 years, 6 months ago

‘Insidious Attempt to Malign’: SC on Chavhanke’s ‘UPSC Jihad’ Show

The Quint  

When the hearing resumed, the court noted the presence of the Press Council of India and the News Broadcasters Association, which are the self-regulatory mechanisms for different forms of media. The judges then sought to ascertain the views of the lawyers and parties present on regulation of electronic media, particularly TV news channels, given their impact and reach. Solicitor General …

Sushant Singh-Rhea Case: Former IPS Officers Move Bombay HC Against "Malicious Campaign Against Mumbai Police"; Seek Guidelines On Crime Reporting
4 years, 6 months ago

Sushant Singh-Rhea Case: Former IPS Officers Move Bombay HC Against "Malicious Campaign Against Mumbai Police"; Seek Guidelines On Crime Reporting

Live Law  

A total of eight former DGPs and Commissioners of Police from Maharashtra have filed a PIL before the Bombay High Court alleging unfair, malicious and false media campaign against Mumbai police in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. Former DGPs PS Parsicha, K Subramanyam, D Sivanandan, Sanjeev Dayal and SC Mathur, along with former Commissioners MN Singh, DN Jadhav and …

Supreme Court issues notice to center on plea seeking framework of guidelines to regulate streaming platforms
5 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court issues notice to center on plea seeking framework of guidelines to regulate streaming platforms

Firstpost  

Supreme Court heard the plea that was filed against Delhi High Court’s decision of dismissing a similar petition last February. The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the center on a plea seeking framing of guidelines by the government to regulate online media streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video India and others. The plea was heard by …

Calcutta HC Refuses Plea To Direct Government To Frame Policy Against 'Fake News' [Read Order]
5 years, 11 months ago

Calcutta HC Refuses Plea To Direct Government To Frame Policy Against 'Fake News' [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking a direction to Government to frame policy regarding broadcasting of fake news.The PIL filed by Raju Ray sought directions from the Court to take requisite steps to check broadcast of unwarranted, baseless and false news reports by media houses and to formulate and/or frame a policy or guideline for …

'Why No Action Taken Against Media Houses Revealing Identity Of Victims Of Sexual Offences?', SC Asks Media Bodies
6 years, 5 months ago

'Why No Action Taken Against Media Houses Revealing Identity Of Victims Of Sexual Offences?', SC Asks Media Bodies

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today sought the response of media bodies like Press Council of India, News Broadcasting Standards Authority, Editors Guild of India and the Indian Broadcasting Federation regarding the action taken against reporters and media houses who reveal the identity of victims of sexual offences.The bench of Justice Madan B Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta asked why. The Supreme …

'Why No Action Taken Against Media Houses Revealing Identity Of Victims Of Sexual Offences?', SC Asks Media Bodies
6 years, 5 months ago

'Why No Action Taken Against Media Houses Revealing Identity Of Victims Of Sexual Offences?', SC Asks Media Bodies

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today sought the response of media bodies like Press Council of India, News Broadcasting Standards Authority, Editors Guild of India and the Indian Broadcasting Federation regarding the action taken against reporters and media houses who reveal the identity of victims of sexual offences.The bench of Justice Madan B Lokur and Justice Deepak Gupta asked why. The Supreme …

Controversies On Reliability Of News Are Matters Of Public Debate: Delhi HC Sets Aside Ex-Parte Injunction Against Cobrapost Expose [Read Order]
6 years, 6 months ago

Controversies On Reliability Of News Are Matters Of Public Debate: Delhi HC Sets Aside Ex-Parte Injunction Against Cobrapost Expose [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday set aside an interim order restraining investigative journalism house Cobrapost from releasing any materials of its documentary titled ‘Operation 136: Part II’. If courts are to routinely stifle debate, what cannot be done by law by the State can be achieved indirectly without satisfying exacting constitutional standards that permit infractions on the valuable right …

Controversies On Reliability Of News Are Matters Of Public Debate: Delhi HC Sets Aside Ex-Parte Injunction Against Cobrapost Expose [Read Order]
6 years, 6 months ago

Controversies On Reliability Of News Are Matters Of Public Debate: Delhi HC Sets Aside Ex-Parte Injunction Against Cobrapost Expose [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Friday set aside an interim order restraining investigative journalism house Cobrapost from releasing any materials of its documentary titled ‘Operation 136: Part II’. If courts are to routinely stifle debate, what cannot be done by law by the State can be achieved indirectly without satisfying exacting constitutional standards that permit infractions on the valuable right …

Delhi HC Urges Press Council To Decide On Plea For Ban On Using Photos, Names Of Constitutional Functionaries In Pvt Advertisements [Read Judgment]
7 years, 1 month ago

Delhi HC Urges Press Council To Decide On Plea For Ban On Using Photos, Names Of Constitutional Functionaries In Pvt Advertisements [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

Disposing off a petition praying for the writ of mandamus prohibiting the use of photographs or names of high constitutional functionaries in private Disposing off a petition praying for the writ of mandamus prohibiting the use of photographs or names of high constitutional functionaries in private Inter alia, the grievance of the petitioner before the high court was directed against …

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