Indian Express moved the Supreme Court against Gujarat HC’s order rejecting its apology for “false reporting.” SC will now hear the case along with TOI’s similar plea.
The Gujarat High Court stayed proceedings against Times of India and Indian Express based on a Supreme Court order. The High Court criticized TOI for misrepresenting the situation, claiming contempt proceedings. The Court dropped contempt proceedings against the editor of Divya Bhaskar after an unconditional apology. The newspapers were criticized for sensationalizing court proceedings.
Today(on 4th September),The Supreme Court of India has stayed a Gujarat High Court order requiring Times of India, Indian Express, and Divya Bhaskar to issue a fresh apology for inaccurate reporting on court proceedings. The decision follows an appeal by the Times of India regarding alleged misrepresentation of judicial observations.
On Monday(2nd September), The Gujarat High Court rejected apologies from three major newspapers for inaccurately reporting court proceedings, finding the apologies non-compliant with earlier directions. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about media accuracy and responsibility in legal reporting.
The Delhi High Court quashed a 47-year-old government eviction notice against The Indian Express, citing it as an attempt to stifle press freedom. The court ruled the notices invalid and ordered the government to pay Rs 5 lakh in costs. This decision stemmed from a long-standing dispute over the newspaper’s premises, originally allocated in the 1950s.
Today, On 13th July, The Gujarat High Court criticized The Times of India and Indian Express for “false and distorted” reporting, stating that their use of the Court’s observations in headlines could mislead the public. The Court issued notices to the editors and demanded explanations for this misrepresentation. The media’s reporting on court proceedings was deemed misleading and potentially damaging.
In a significant ruling that reinforces the freedom of the press, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed defamation proceedings against journalists from the Indian Express, including former editor Vipin Pubby and resident editor Manraj Grewal. The case, which has been a focal point for discussions on journalistic integrity and freedom, was dismissed by […]