Newslaundry has challenged the Centre’s takedown order on its Adani coverage, calling it unconstitutional and an “arbitrary overreach.” The Delhi High Court will hear the case on September 22.
A Poonch court has ordered FIRs against Zee News and News18 India for defaming a deceased teacher by falsely labeling him as a terrorist during Operation Sindoor coverage. The court criticized the channels for spreading unverified information that harmed the reputation of the victim and his family, emphasizing responsible journalism.
The Supreme Court of India granted bail to journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao, condemning his arrest as a violation of fundamental rights. Former Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy criticized CM Naidu for media suppression amid rising scrutiny of his governance. The ruling underscores the importance of journalistic freedom and constitutional rights.
While hearing the petition, the Supreme Court declined to go into the full details of the matter but allowed the petitioners to seek relief before the Madhya Pradesh High Court. New Delhi, June 9th – The Supreme Court of India has granted interim protection from arrest to two Madhya Pradesh-based journalists who have alleged custodial […]
Retired Justice S Muralidhar criticized India’s courts for issuing frequent gag orders and inconsistent protections for journalists, highlighting growing threats against press freedom. He noted that while the judiciary often uses media to its advantage, it reacts harshly to criticism. Muralidhar emphasized the need for a robust judiciary and free press to coexist.
“A journalist’s work does not just inform; it fortifies the very foundation of democracy,” said former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Wednesday. He spoke at the 25th Business Standard-Seema Nazareth Award for Excellence in Journalism, 2024 about how journalism plays a crucial role in society. While delivering the keynote address on the topic “Journalism as the mainstay of democracy,” Chandrachud highlighted the importance of journalists in keeping people informed.
Alt-News co-founder Mohammed Zubair’s plea against an FIR related to his tweet about Yati Narsinghanand was mistakenly heard by a recused judge. His legal team highlighted the error, prompting reassignment to a new bench. The case raises important questions regarding judicial procedures and media freedom in India amid tensions over communal remarks.