No guidelines to regulate media reporting of sub-judice matters: SC

"No guidelines can be framed across the board to regulate media reporting of sub-judice matters," Chief Justice S.H Kapadia, heading a consitution bench, said while pronouncing the verdict.u00a0

u00a0

However, "any aggrieved person apprehending prejudice can move the competent court seeking to restrain the media from reporting the proceedings in his/her case", Kapadia added.u00a0

u00a0

The court clarified that any such order will be of short duration - subject to the principle of necessity and proportionality.

"Exciting news! Mid-day is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!