Bengaluru Court Restrains Media from carrying “unfounded” news on KPSC recruitment scam accused Basavaraj Kannale and his family: an ex parte temporary injunction, passed before the defendants were heard. Bengaluru: Media organisations and social media platforms may not publish or circulate unfounded news reports about Basavaraj Kannale, an accused in the alleged Karnataka Public Service […]
Retired Justice S Muralidhar criticized India’s courts for issuing frequent gag orders and inconsistent protections for journalists, highlighting growing threats against press freedom. He noted that while the judiciary often uses media to its advantage, it reacts harshly to criticism. Muralidhar emphasized the need for a robust judiciary and free press to coexist.
