Today, On 4th October, the Supreme Court directed the Assam Legal Services Authority to conduct surprise inspections at the Matia Transit Camp for detainees pending deportation. The court is concerned about hygiene, food quality, and detainees’ rights, ordering a report on the conditions within one month, with further hearings set for November 4.
The Karnataka High Court fined The New Indian Express Rs.10 lakh for irresponsible reporting on a sensitive judicial matter, leading to charges being dropped against a judge. Justice NS Sanjay Gowda criticized the publication for disclosing sensitive information without giving the implicated parties a chance to respond. The court emphasized the need for responsible journalism and called for an internal inquiry into the leaked report.
