Sub-Judice Secrecy: Gag Orders Silencing Court Reporters
Lower courts and powerful political figures are increasingly seeking blanket pre-publication gag orders to prevent the press from reporting on ongoing investigations or unverified FIRs. This misuse of the sub-judice rule forces the media into mandatory silence, severely limiting public access to ongoing civil and criminal proceedings.
The Bharat Media Association argues that these proactive...
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