Trial by Headlines Has No Place in Rule of Law: Karnataka HC Slams Media in Actor Darshan Case

The Karnataka High Court directed the Ministries of Information and Broadcasting and Electronics and Information Technology to review media content on Darshan Thoogudeepa in the Renukaswamy murder case, observing that ongoing coverage threatened his fair trial rights under Article 21.

Reporting Allowed, But No Need to Add Embellishments: Bombay High Court To Republic TV in Anil Ambani case

Bombay High Court cautioned Republic TV and editor Arnab Goswami against sensational reporting in Anil Ambani case. Court stressed accuracy, restricting coverage strictly to official records and orders.

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.