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.
Today, On 10th December, the Centre informed the Supreme Court about directives issued to state chief secretaries to comply with the Anuradha Bhasin case ruling on internet shutdowns. The petition highlighted concerns over shutdowns during exams disrupting economic activities, urging exploration of alternative anti-cheating methods. The Supreme Court is currently addressing these issues.
