Amid the ongoing agitation by CJP and opposition parties, the Press Council of India (PCI) expressed concern over the safety of media personnel. PCI has announced comprehensive set of guidelines for journalists covering protests and demonstrations, emphasising professional conduct, personal safety, and ethical reporting.

PCI notes that the guidelines seek to "facilitate the effective discharge of journalistic duties while promoting the safety of media personnel, responsible reporting and better coordination among journalists, media organisations and law enforcement authorities," as per ANI.