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 Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld that fair reporting of court judgments is crucial for justice and press freedom, shielding journalists from contempt charges. This ruling highlights the press’s essential function in promoting transparency and accountability in state actions and judicial outcomes.
