The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing on journalist Mahesh Langa’s plea concerning a money laundering case involving alleged financial fraud linked to the Enforcement Directorate in Ahmedabad, rescheduling it for April 7 at the request of the Solicitor General.
Senior Advocate J Sai Deepak criticised Bar and Bench for its “sly” coverage of a Supreme Court murder case, asking, “Is this how legal journalism should be conducted?” after the portal highlighted a minor courtroom exchange.
The Allahabad High Court denied bail to journalist Amit Maurya for alleged extortion and hate speech against PM Modi and CM Adityanath. Justice Chauhan stressed media misuse and the importance of secular journalism. The court condemned personal attacks and emphasized the need for constructive criticism and upholding democratic and secular principles in journalism.
