Media prohibited from writing on 7/11 train blast probe

THE special MCOCA court here yesterday passed an order prohibiting the media from publishing anything pertaining to investigations in the serial train blasts here in July 2007. The order was passed after the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) approached the court seeking a ban on publishing any story relating to investigations of the case.

According to the application, considering the sensitivity of the case and in larger public interest, a prohibitory order on the media should be passed under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Special MCOCA judge Y D Shinde accepted the prosecution's arguments and passed a gag order on the media.
Media houses telecasting or publishing such material can be prosecuted on criminal charges.