The Supreme Court on Monday said the media cannot be stopped from reporting any court hearing, reported Live Law . The top court was hear...
The Supreme Court on Monday said the media cannot be stopped from reporting any court hearing, reported Live Law.
The top court was hearing a plea by the Election Commission against Madras High Court’s observation that the poll body should be booked on charges of murder for allowing rallies to continue in spite of the massive second wave of coronavirus pandemic.
“The media is powerful and communicating what happens in court,” the bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and MR Shah told the poll panel. “Not only our judgements, but raising of questions, answers and dialogues is a concern for citizens. Media not reporting observations is far-fetched.”
Justice Chandrachud said there was a need to protect the sanctity of the high court, “that they have the freedom and liberty to ask questions as well”. He added: “We wish the media should report fully of what is happening in court, it brings accountability.”
On Thursday, the Election Commission had approached the Madras High Court seeking directions to restrain the media from reporting on its criticism of the poll panel. The High Court, however, refused to pass any such order. The Election Commission then approached the Supreme Court against the High Court’s refusal to entertain the plea.
The Election Commission in its plea contended that the Madras High Court’s observations were “uncalled...
