The Supreme Court of India ruled that courts must provide a prima facie finding of contempt before ordering the removal of news reports related to legal proceedings. This decision arose from a defamation case between Asian News International and Wikimedia Foundation, emphasizing the importance of freedom in reporting court activities without undue suppression.
Supreme Court denies plea to hide a divorce judgment, saying all orders are regularly uploaded. Court allows name masking but stresses open justice can’t be compromised.
