Open access to courts is a valuable safeguard to constitutional freedom. Freedom of the press is a facet of constitutional freedom of speech & expression: #SupremeCourt holds.
#SupremeCourt emphasises on the freedom of the media as it deals with an appeal by the @ECISVEEP against scathing observations against it by the #Madras high court on Apr 26.
"Real-time updates of court proceedings are extension of freedom of press and principles of open courts. It will only bolster public participation in dispensation of justice. There can't be any gag on such reporting": #SupremeCourt
About judges' observations in open courts, #SupremeCourt holds that any fetters will be against the process of judging. High courts are the first point or contact when fundamental rights are violated. SC commends high courts fir their role in dealing with #COVID19 management.
#SupremeCourt says remarks were harsh, metaphor but didn't seek to attribute culpability but sought ri implore the @ECISVEEP to act. At the same time, SC says high courts should be mindful of the language used.
Oral observations by Madras HC won't form the part of the record & since they weren't part of the record, no question of expunging them.
#SupremeCourt shoots down @ECISVEEP plea to gag the media.
#SupremeCourt shoots down @ECISVEEP plea to gag the media.
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