Republic TV files defamation case against Times Now’s Navika Kumar; calls her “jealous”; accuses her of spewing defamatory material in TRP scam case·January 28, 2021
Court slams media reports on Umar Khalid’s alleged confession on involvement in Delhi riots; says reporters must know the law·January 24, 2021
Bombay HC stops short of issuing contempt against Republic TV and Times Now; admonishes them for their “vicious campaign” in the SSR case·January 19, 2021
Bombay HC on media trials: provides indicative list of what will amount to contempt of court·January 18, 2021
In pluralistic polity, hate speech cannot contribute to democracy, says SC; refuses to quash FIRs against TV anchor Amish Devgan for alleged defamatory remark against Sufi saint·December 7, 2020
SC declines to entertain Republic TV petition seeking protection from arrest for its employees; terms petition “ambitious”·December 7, 2020
AP HC media gag on reporting Amravati land scam case stayed by SC; stay on investigation into FIR to remain·November 25, 2020
Kerala Governor signs off on ordinance making dissemination of abusive, defamatory content punishable with 3 years in prison·November 22, 2020
SC adjourns matter seeking Siddique Kappan’s release; UP govt claims it has had no objection to Kerala journalist meeting his lawyer·November 20, 2020
Centre says Sudarshan TV’s UPSC Jihad likely to promote “communal attitude”; tells it to suitably modify the show or face the action·November 18, 2020
SC expresses displeasure at govt’s inadequate affidavit in case on media coverage of Tablighi Jamaat·November 17, 2020
Media must report matters of public importance to make society more vigilant, says Kerala HC; quashes criminal defamation case against Malayala Manorama·November 16, 2020
SC sends notice to UP police; no interim order on journalist Siddique Kappan’s release for now·November 16, 2020
