RTI Dilution Row | Undermine Constitutional Principles: Activists, Journalists Move Supreme Court Against Modi Govt’s Privacy Law

In the RTI dilution row, activists and journalists have approached the Supreme Court of India against the Modi government’s privacy law, arguing it enables the withholding of crucial public information and undermines core constitutional principles of the nation.

Media Cannot Perform Its Role Under Constraint, Fear Or Influence: Justice BV Nagarathna On Press Freedom

At the IPI India Award 2025 event, BV Nagarathna said media freedom suffers more from economic and regulatory pressures than censorship. She warned, “A press outlet may be legally free… yet economically constrained,” highlighting threats to independent journalism.

How Can Freedom Of Press Be Curtailed?: Delhi HC Refuses To Stop Media Coverage on Dwarka SUV Crash

The Delhi High Court refused to restrict media coverage of the Dwarka SUV crash, emphasising that freedom of the press cannot be curbed. It said no court can issue a complete gag order unless a genuine grievance is established.

Supreme Court Orders Resumption of Punjab Kesari Press in Ludhiana, Directs Punjab Govt Not To Take Coercive Action

Today, On 20th January, The Supreme Court directed the Punjab Government not to take any coercive action against Punjab Kesari and allowed its Ludhiana printing press to resume operations while the dispute awaits a final judgment before the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Right to Dignity Overrides Press Freedom After Acquittal, Rules Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court held that an acquitted or discharged person’s right to dignity and reputation under Article 21 can override press freedom under Article 19(1)(a). The Court upheld de-indexing of arrest-related news articles, noting that continued online availability causes lasting reputational harm.

Allahabad High Court Quashes Case Against Aroon Purie & Prabhu Chawla Over India Today Report on Child Exploitation

The Allahabad High Court has cancelled summons against India Today’s Aroon Purie and Prabhu Chawla, ruling that their report on child prostitution did not incite hatred or unrest. The Court upheld journalists’ right to free speech under Article 19(1)(a).

Adani Gag Order Appeal: Delhi Court Refuses Transfer, Newslaundry & Paranjoy Guha Thakurta to Be Heard by Judge Who Set Aside Stay for Other Journalists

Today, On 23rd September, The Delhi Court has refused to transfer the Adani gag order appeal. Newslaundry and journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta will now be heard by the judge who had earlier set aside the stay for other journalists.

Newslaundry, Journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta’s Appeals Against Adani Gag Order Transferred to Same Judge

A Delhi court transferred appeals by Newslaundry and journalist Paranjoy Guha Thakurta against a gag order restraining reporting on Adani Enterprises to Judge Ashish Aggarwal. The move aims to avoid “any contradictory view” in the sensitive defamation case.

Time Has Come to Decriminalise All This: Supreme Court on Defamation Case Against The Wire

Today, On 22nd September, The Supreme Court, while hearing The Wire’s plea in a defamation case filed by ex-JNU professor Amita Singh, said, “Time has come to decriminalise all this,” tagging it with Rahul Gandhi’s pending matter.

Delhi Court Quashes Gag Order Against Journalists in Adani Defamation Case

A Delhi court has set aside a gag order that had restrained four journalists from publishing stories against Adani Enterprises. The court ruled that the earlier order was unsustainable as the journalists were not given a fair hearing.