: Media not reporting court observations is far-fetched, SC tells Election Commission #IndiaNEWS The Supreme Court on Monday said the media cannot be stopped from reporting any court hearing, reported

Media not reporting court observations is far-fetched, SC tells Election Commission #IndiaNEWS
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.???The bench also made it clear that it cannot interfere with the oral observations made by High Courts. It added that such dialogue between the bar and the bench was an essential facet of the judicial process. “The discussions that take place are of importance, in fact of the same order and are in public interest,??? said Justice Chandrachud. “It’s not a monologue that one person will speak and then judges will speak.??? He added that such dialogues and the reporting of it by the media create accountability.Chandrachud said there was a need to protect the sanctity of the high court, “that they have the freedom and...Read more

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