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 realise its responsibility to society and draw the 'Lakshman Rekha' themselves without overstepping into the domain of the judiciary and the investigating agency and ensure that no media trial is undertaken, which causes prejudice to the fair trial and has an adverse impact on the privacy and dignity of the accused and the victim," the bench said. These petitions had been referred to a larger bench in 2018, following an earlier decision of the High Court, due to concerns over “media trials.” In its detailed order, the court underscored that the freedom of expression guaranteed to the media is subject to reasonable restrictions, especially when it conflicts with an individual's right to privacy and dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution.

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Restrain media from defaming Ranya Rao, father: Karnataka High Court
1 week, 3 days ago

Restrain media from defaming Ranya Rao, father: Karnataka High Court

India Today  

The Karnataka High Court directed the central government to take appropriate measures to prevent media outlets from broadcasting or publishing false and defamatory content against Kannada actor Ranya Rao, and her father, Ramachandra Rao, a Director General of Police rank officer in the Karnataka government. On March 12, Ranya Rao’s mother, HP Rohini, had approached the civil court, which then …

Recording court proceedings amounts to interfering with administration of justice: Kerala High Court
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Recording court proceedings amounts to interfering with administration of justice: Kerala High Court

The Hindu  

The Kerala High Court has observed that recording the proceedings of the High Court and circulating it amounts to interference with the administration of justice and lowers the dignity of the court as the High Court rules prohibit such recordings. Justice P. Gopinath made the observation recently while directing the High Court registry to place the issue of recording and …

Court restrains media from publishing, telecasting defamatory statements against Ranya Rao
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Court restrains media from publishing, telecasting defamatory statements against Ranya Rao

The Hindu  

A city civil court in Bengaluru on Wednesday restrained, by way of temporary ex-party injunction, several media platforms, including print, electronic, digital, television, and social media, from publishing or telecasting any defamatory statements/ allegations against Kannada actor Harshavardini Ranya Rao, who is under arrest in a gold smuggling case. The 40th additional city civil and sessions judge passed the interim …

Frivolous Complaints, Media Trials & Frequent Adjournments Affect Judiciary's Reliability: Justice Abhay S. Oka
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Frivolous Complaints, Media Trials & Frequent Adjournments Affect Judiciary's Reliability: Justice Abhay S. Oka

Live Law  

Supreme Court Judge, Justice AS Oka recently expressed concerns over frivolous complaints and media trials of pending cases, which affect the reliability of the Judiciary. If a judicial officer is frequently faced with such frivolous complaints they cannot work without fear or favour, it is bound to affect his conduct in the court” Media Trial & Statement By Politicians May …

Journalist Approaches Kerala HC Seeking Appointment Of Special Public Prosecutor In Evidence Tampering Case Against MLA Antony Raju
2 months ago

Journalist Approaches Kerala HC Seeking Appointment Of Special Public Prosecutor In Evidence Tampering Case Against MLA Antony Raju

Live Law  

Editor-in-Chief of Madhyama Syndicate News Channel Anil K Emmanuel has approached Kerala High Court to appoint a Special Prosecutor in a criminal case initiated against Kerala MLA and former Minister Antony Raju over alleged tampering of underwear evidence in a drugs case conducted by him as a junior lawyer in 1990. The petitioner added that he had also filed an …

‘Functioning as kangaroo courts’: Kerala HC's stinging remark on ‘media trials’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Functioning as kangaroo courts’: Kerala HC's stinging remark on ‘media trials’

Hindustan Times  

News outlets should not act as ‘kangaroo courts’ by indulging in ‘media trial’ when reporting on ongoing investigations or cases, the Kerala high court said on Friday. A five-judge bench made the stinging remark while issuing a ruling in response to three petitions seeking to restrict the media's powers in covering active probes and trials, India Today reported. The petitions …

Media Trial Shapes Perceptions, Leads To Distrust In Judicial Outcomes When Verdict Differs From Prevailing Public Beliefs: Kerala High Court
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Media Trial Shapes Perceptions, Leads To Distrust In Judicial Outcomes When Verdict Differs From Prevailing Public Beliefs: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

A five judge bench of the Kerala High Court while deciding a reference on whether any guidelines on reporting of court proceedings be formulated has observed that media trial can create a distrust in judicial outcomes especially when verdicts differ from prevailing public beliefs. The Court added that such media trial create distrust in judicial outcomes when the ultimate judgment …

SC Takes Cognisance of Controversial Judge's Remarks in Court Proceedings
5 months ago

SC Takes Cognisance of Controversial Judge's Remarks in Court Proceedings

New Indian Express  

SC takes cognisance of controversial remarks by Karnataka High Court judge, Vedavyasachar Srishananda. The judge's remarks, including a term used against a woman lawyer, have sparked debate. The Supreme Court has accepted the judge's apology and closed the case, but the matter has raised concerns about the need for transparency in court proceedings.

Kerala High Court Quashes Case Against Police Officer For Remarks Against Walayar Rape Victims, Asks DGP To Consider Action Against News Channel
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Quashes Case Against Police Officer For Remarks Against Walayar Rape Victims, Asks DGP To Consider Action Against News Channel

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has quashed the criminal case filed against Superintendent of Police M. P. Sojan for making distasteful comments against the child victims in Walayar rape case. The Counsel for the complainant said that in Section 23, the words “any person” which signifies that the provision is not just applicable to the media persons but any other person …

Be Vigilant Of Unwanted Defamation Cases Against Press, Media Persons: Kerala High Court To District Judiciary
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Investigative Journalism Doesn't Enjoy Special Protection; Public Interest Won't Permit Publication To Lower Down Reputation Without Any Truthfulness: Bombay HC
11 months, 1 week ago

Investigative Journalism Doesn't Enjoy Special Protection; Public Interest Won't Permit Publication To Lower Down Reputation Without Any Truthfulness: Bombay HC

Live Law  

Emphasizing the importance of balancing freedom of the press with an individual's right to reputation, the Bombay High Court observed that while investigative journalism serves a vital role in society, it cannot come at the expense of defaming individuals. “Investigative Journalism definitely does not enjoy any special protection and the umbrage of public interest definitely do not permit a publication, …

MP High Court Recalls Order Prohibiting Lawyers' Appearance Before It After They Admit To Bench Hunting, Recognize Harm To Administration Of Justice
1 year, 5 months ago

MP High Court Recalls Order Prohibiting Lawyers' Appearance Before It After They Admit To Bench Hunting, Recognize Harm To Administration Of Justice

Live Law  

Following what appears to be an instance of ‘bench hunting’, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has decided to recall a certain order that prohibited Advocate Vinayak Prasad Shah from appearing before certain High Court benches. The division bench of Chief Justice Ravi Malimath and Justice Vishal Mishra sitting at Jabalpur observed that the lawyers who have filed the vakalath in …

Prepare guidelines to check media trial in 3 months: Supreme Court to Centre
1 year, 6 months ago

Prepare guidelines to check media trial in 3 months: Supreme Court to Centre

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Union government to come out, within three months, with guidelines on how the police should brief media about ongoing investigations so as to prevent biased reporting, speculation, and media trials, while still ensuring transparency. The Court was dealing with a batch of appeals, the earliest dating back to a 1999 one by NGO …

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 …

‘Media hunting may affect morale of journalists’
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Media hunting may affect morale of journalists’

The Hindu  

Journalist A. Sajeevan has said that repeated incidents of ‘media hunting’ in the State could adversely affect the morale of upcoming journalists and that even many already in the field may feel scared to take up issues against the government. “If reporting itself is a crime, how can we practise journalism?” he asked at a discussion on ‘Media emergency in …

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 …

Media Vital Pillar Of Democracy, Can't Be Curtailed Or Intimidated: Calcutta High Court Stays FIR Against TV Journalist
1 year, 11 months ago

Media Vital Pillar Of Democracy, Can't Be Curtailed Or Intimidated: Calcutta High Court Stays FIR Against TV Journalist

Live Law  

Staying an FIR filed against a TV journalist for giving an alleged "provocative speech", the Calcutta High Court said that the media is an equally vital pillar of a democracy which cannot be curtailed or intimidated. Justice Rajasekhar Mantha said the court is prima facie satisfied that the registration of the FIR against the journalist Manogya Loiwal is seriously questionable. …

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 …

Kerala High Court Refuses To Interfere With Trial Court's Order For In-Camera Proceedings In Koodathayi Murder Case
2 years ago

Kerala High Court Refuses To Interfere With Trial Court's Order For In-Camera Proceedings In Koodathayi Murder Case

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday refused to interfere with the order of the trial court that directed proceedings to be held in-camera in the trial for the murder of Roy Thomas, where his wife Jolly Joseph is the prime accused.A single bench of Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas said,"Unless the applicant is able to show that prejudice has been caused …

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, 1 month 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. …

‘Judges Suffer In Silence’: Punjab and Haryana Bar Council Condemns Use Of Social Media For Scandalising Judiciary
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Judges Suffer In Silence’: Punjab and Haryana Bar Council Condemns Use Of Social Media For Scandalising Judiciary

Live Law  

In an open letter issued Monday, the Chairman of the Punjab and Haryana Bar Council, Suvir Sidhu, condemned the use of social media platforms by some individuals for vilification of judges. Stating that the vilification of the judiciary by making outlandish allegations on public forums obstructs the administration of justice and does not come within the ambit of fair criticism, …

Kerala HC Issues Show Cause Notice To Former Lakshadweep Magistrate Over Alleged Manipulation Of Evidence In 2015 Case
2 years, 3 months ago

Kerala HC Issues Show Cause Notice To Former Lakshadweep Magistrate Over Alleged Manipulation Of Evidence In 2015 Case

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday issued show-cause notice to former Sub Judge/Chief Judicial Magistrate at Amini island in Lakshadweep, asking him to explain why disciplinary proceedings should not be recommended against him for allegedly manipulating evidence of a witness in a 2015 case.Justice P.V. The Kerala High Court on Monday issued show-cause notice to former Sub Judge/Chief Judicial Magistrate …

Madras High Court recalls ‘star witness’ for examination in Gokulraj murder case
2 years, 4 months ago

Madras High Court recalls ‘star witness’ for examination in Gokulraj murder case

The Hindu  

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday directed appearance of Swathi, a “star witness” of the prosecution in the 2015 Gokulraj murder case, on November 25 for examination. However, while deposing in the trial court in 2018 she had turned hostile, saying she did not accompany Gokulraj to the temple on the fateful day and she knew …

Vismaya Dowry Death Case | Legal System Must Remain Immune From Media And Public Pressure: Kerala High Court
2 years, 5 months ago

Vismaya Dowry Death Case | Legal System Must Remain Immune From Media And Public Pressure: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday, while considering the convict's appeal in the Vismaya dowry death case, said the legal system must remain immune from the public and media pressure while dealing with sensational cases. The appeal has been moved by Kiran Kumar against his conviction and the sentence imposed on him by the trial court in the case related …

Media Should Show Sense Of Responsibility While Publishing News: Madras High Court In Kallakurichi Student Death Case
2 years, 6 months ago

Media Should Show Sense Of Responsibility While Publishing News: Madras High Court In Kallakurichi Student Death Case

Live Law  

The Madras High Court recently emphasised that media should show some sense of responsibility while publishing the news, especially with regard to children. The court made the observations upon noticing that some electronic and social media were conducting a parallel investigation in spite of court orders prohibiting the same. As a result, the court directed the Bar Council to identify …

"Media Conducts Agenda Driven Debates, Runs Kangaroo Courts & Oversteps Upon Sanctity Of Judiciary": Allahabad HC In Ashish Mishra Bail Order
2 years, 8 months ago

"Media Conducts Agenda Driven Debates, Runs Kangaroo Courts & Oversteps Upon Sanctity Of Judiciary": Allahabad HC In Ashish Mishra Bail Order

Live Law  

Denying bail to Ashish Mishra, the prime accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri Violence case, the Allahabad High Court today pointed toward the recent trend in media to conduct ill-informed and agenda-driven debates. In the order canceling Ashish Mishra's bail in the Lakhimpur Kheri case, the Supreme Court in April 2022 expressed its disappointment at Allahabad High Court for refusing to …

Media is running kangaroo courts: CJI Ramana
2 years, 8 months ago

Media is running kangaroo courts: CJI Ramana

The Hindu  

Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana on Saturday said the media is running "kangaroo courts" on issues even experienced judges find difficult to decide. Media trials cannot be a guiding factor in deciding cases," Chief Justice Ramana noted. Media has breached its responsibility, taking democracy two steps backwards, affecting people and harming the system, the Chief Justice said. Owing to …

Judges Are Never To Be Tried In Media; Attributing Motives To Judges A Dangerous Trend : Justice Deepak Gupta
2 years, 8 months ago

Judges Are Never To Be Tried In Media; Attributing Motives To Judges A Dangerous Trend : Justice Deepak Gupta

Live Law  

Agreeing with the comments made by Supreme Court judge Justice JB Pardiwala regarding personal attacks made against judges, former Supreme Court judge Justice Deepak Gupta said that judges are never to be tried in media.Terming the trial of judges in media a "dangerous trend", Justice Gupta said that it can interfere with judicial administration. Agreeing with the comments made by …

SC judge who slammed Nupur Sharma’s remarks calls out agenda-driven attacks
2 years, 8 months ago

SC judge who slammed Nupur Sharma’s remarks calls out agenda-driven attacks

Hindustan Times  

Social and digital media need to be mandatorily regulated in India to preserve the rule of law under the Constitution, said Supreme Court Judge Justice Jamshed Burjor Pardiwala who has been in the news after a top court bench dismissed former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's petition seeking to club all FIRs registered against her for her remarks on Prophet Mohammed. …

Kerala High Court Modifies Interim Gag Order Against ReporterTV On Reporting Against Dileep's Brother-In-Law
2 years, 10 months ago

Kerala High Court Modifies Interim Gag Order Against ReporterTV On Reporting Against Dileep's Brother-In-Law

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently modified the interim ex-parte gag order against Reporter TV restricting it from publishing/broadcasting/telecasting 'any item' concerning actor Dileep's brother in law, Suraj while reporting about the murder conspiracy case or the 2017 actor sexual assault case for three weeks. A Division Bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice Sophy Thomas vacated the impugned order to …

Media Can't Make Suggestions Of Guilt Or Innocence Of A Person Or Credibility Of Witnesses: Kerala High Court
2 years, 11 months ago

Media Can't Make Suggestions Of Guilt Or Innocence Of A Person Or Credibility Of Witnesses: Kerala High Court

Live Law  

While temporarily gagging Reporter TV from publishing/broadcasting/telecasting any item concerning or relating to actor Dileep's brother in law, Suraj on the murder conspiracy case or the 2017 actor sexual assault case, the Kerala High Court on Tuesday commented on the detrimental effect media trial has on the legal system. Justice Mohammed Nias C.P remarked that media trials influence public opinion …

'With Immense Power Comes Burden Of Responsibility': Kerala High Court Asks Media To Refrain From Publishing Unverified/False Information
2 years, 11 months ago

'With Immense Power Comes Burden Of Responsibility': Kerala High Court Asks Media To Refrain From Publishing Unverified/False Information

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday commented on the role of the media in the functioning of a democracy, and its responsibility to provide accurate information to its citizens while disposing of a suo motu case.A Division Bench of Justice Anil K Narendran and Justice P.G Ajithkumar observed that both given their influence in a vibrant democracy, electronic and print …

LIVE UPDATES- MediaOne Channel's Plea Challenging Centre's Telecast Ban: Supreme Court Hearing
3 years ago

LIVE UPDATES- MediaOne Channel's Plea Challenging Centre's Telecast Ban: Supreme Court Hearing

Live Law  

The Supreme Court shall hear today the special leave petition filed by Malayalam news channel MediaOne against the judgment of the Kerala High Court which upheld the Centre's decision to not renew its telecast license citing national security grounds. MediaOne approached the Supreme Court on March 2, hours after a division bench of the Kerala High Court upheld the recent …

LIVE UPDATES- MediaOne Channel's Plea Challenging Centre's Telecast Ban: Supreme Court Hearing
3 years ago

LIVE UPDATES- MediaOne Channel's Plea Challenging Centre's Telecast Ban: Supreme Court Hearing

Live Law  

The Supreme Court shall hear today the special leave petition filed by Malayalam news channel MediaOne against the judgment of the Kerala High Court which upheld the Centre's decision to not renew its telecast license citing national security grounds. MediaOne approached the Supreme Court on March 2, hours after a division bench of the Kerala High Court upheld the recent …

LIVE UPDATES- MediaOne Channel's Plea Challenging Centre's Telecast Ban: Supreme Court Hearing
3 years ago

LIVE UPDATES- MediaOne Channel's Plea Challenging Centre's Telecast Ban: Supreme Court Hearing

Live Law  

The Supreme Court shall hear today the special leave petition filed by Malayalam news channel MediaOne against the judgment of the Kerala High Court which upheld the Centre's decision to not renew its telecast license citing national security grounds. MediaOne approached the Supreme Court on March 2, hours after a division bench of the Kerala High Court upheld the recent …

LIVE UPDATES- MediaOne Channel's Plea Challenging Centre's Telecast Ban: Supreme Court Hearing
3 years ago

LIVE UPDATES- MediaOne Channel's Plea Challenging Centre's Telecast Ban: Supreme Court Hearing

Live Law  

The Supreme Court shall hear today the special leave petition filed by Malayalam news channel MediaOne against the judgment of the Kerala High Court which upheld the Centre's decision to not renew its telecast license citing national security grounds. MediaOne approached the Supreme Court on March 2, hours after a division bench of the Kerala High Court upheld the recent …

SC to hear on Mar 11 plea of Malayalam news channel against Centre\'s bar on telecast
3 years ago

SC to hear on Mar 11 plea of Malayalam news channel against Centre\'s bar on telecast

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on March 11 a plea of Malayalam news channel 'MediaOne' against the Kerala High Court order upholding the Centre's decision to ban its telecast on security grounds. A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices A S Bopanna took note of the submissions of senior advocate Dushyant Dave, …

BREAKING| MediaOne Moves Supreme Court Against Kerala High Court's Decision Upholding Telecast Ban
3 years ago

BREAKING| MediaOne Moves Supreme Court Against Kerala High Court's Decision Upholding Telecast Ban

Live Law  

Malayalam news channel MediaOne has moved a special leave petition before the Supreme Court on Wednesday hours after a division bench of the Kerala High Court upheld the recent ban imposed on it by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.MediaOne has not been operating since 8.2.2022. Malayalam news channel MediaOne has moved a special leave petition before the Supreme Court …

Kerala High Court Upholds Telecast Ban On MediaOne Channel, Dismisses Appeal Against Single Bench Judgment
3 years ago

Kerala High Court Upholds Telecast Ban On MediaOne Channel, Dismisses Appeal Against Single Bench Judgment

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Wednesday dismissed the appeal moved by Malayalam news channel MediaOne against the single judge order upholding the recent ban imposed on it by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on national security grounds.A Division Bench of Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P. Chaly upheld the order passed by the Union Ministry of Information …

‘Clampdown on press freedom’: MPs and activists criticise ban on Mediaone channel
3 years, 1 month ago

‘Clampdown on press freedom’: MPs and activists criticise ban on Mediaone channel

Hindustan Times  

Several parliamentarians, lawyers, editors and rights activists came out in support of Malayalam news channel MediaOne on Monday, saying the revocation of its licence by the Centre on “unspecified” security concerns represents “a clampdown on broader press freedom in India”. They hoped the double-bench of the high court, which has reserved its judgement on the appeal filed against the single-bench …

BREAKING: [MediaOne Ban] Kerala High Court Reserves Order On Appeal
3 years, 1 month ago

BREAKING: [MediaOne Ban] Kerala High Court Reserves Order On Appeal

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday reserved its orders in the appeal moved by Malayalam news channel MediaOne against the single judge order upholding the recent ban imposed on it by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.A Division Bench of Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P. Chaly heard the matter at length today. The Kerala High Court on …

'Victimised For Fair & Genuine News Reporting' : MediaOne Moves Appeal Before Kerala High Court Against Centre's Ban
3 years, 1 month ago

'Victimised For Fair & Genuine News Reporting' : MediaOne Moves Appeal Before Kerala High Court Against Centre's Ban

Live Law  

Malayalam news channel MediaOne has moved an appeal before the Kerala High Court a day after a single judge upheld the recent ban imposed on it by the Ministry of Information and Braodcasting.When the matter was mentioned to be taken up today, a Division Bench of Chief Justice S. Manikumar and Justice Shaji P. Chaly conveyed that it can be …

Free Speech Not A License For Persons With Half-Baked Facts Or Little Knowledge About Judiciary To Abuse Courts: Kerala HC
3 years, 1 month ago

Free Speech Not A License For Persons With Half-Baked Facts Or Little Knowledge About Judiciary To Abuse Courts: Kerala HC

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Monday expressed concerns at the public commentary in media and social media by "persons armed with half baked facts with little or no knowledge of how the judiciary functions" about ongoing cases.In the order granting anticipatory bail to actor Dileep and other accused in the case related to alleged criminal conspiracy to kill the investigating …

Journalists’ union, MediaOne employees move Kerala High Court against Centre's order banning channel
3 years, 1 month ago

Journalists’ union, MediaOne employees move Kerala High Court against Centre's order banning channel

Firstpost  

Kerala Union of Working Journalists and the MediaOne journalists contended before the high court that hundreds of employees of the channel will be deprived of a livelihood if the Centre’s decision is not set aside Kochi: A trade union of working journalists, the editor of MediaOne and some of its employees have moved the Kerala High Court against the central …

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 …

[Actor Assault Case] Restrict Media Coverage Until Conclusion Of Trial: Dileep To Kerala High Court
3 years, 2 months ago

[Actor Assault Case] Restrict Media Coverage Until Conclusion Of Trial: Dileep To Kerala High Court

Live Law  

Actor Dileep has moved the Kerala High Court on Monday seeking an order postponing the publication of matters related to the 2017 actor assault case before the Sessions Court till the conclusion of the trial.The Original Petition filed through Advocate Philip T. Varghese has also sought a directive to the State Police Chief to ensure strict compliance with the order …

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 …

'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 Trial, A Dangerous Trend: Aryama Sundaram, Senior Advocate To Kailashnath Adhikari MD, Governance Now
3 years, 6 months ago

Media Trial, A Dangerous Trend: Aryama Sundaram, Senior Advocate To Kailashnath Adhikari MD, Governance Now

ABP News  

Taking a serious note of media trials, noted senior advocate, Aryama Sundaram has said that there is a danger in media doing trials of ongoing cases and media trials must be put to a stop. In a conversation with Kailashnath Adhikari, MD, Governance Now, the senior advocate castigated media trials and said nowadays in media while a case is going …

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