Court takes suo-motu note of the news articles that have been published in Daily News Papers namely, ‘Deccan Herald’, The Karnataka High Court has taken notice of media reports about a woman being beaten and stripped in public. The court criticized the publication of the victim’s visuals and identity during sensationalized media coverage. The Chief Justice expressed concern over the suffering caused to the victim and the inadequacy of fines imposed on media outlets for such actions.
The Court expressed concern about the protection of voiceless people from poorer backgrounds after a woman was beaten, stripped, and paraded in a village. The incident was described as shocking and the Court questioned the state’s progressiveness.
The Court criticized certain media outlets for broadcasting visuals of the victim, stating that they were acting irresponsibly and insensitively. The Court ordered the removal of such broadcasts featuring the victim’s visuals.
The Court ordered the removal of broadcasts showing the victim’s visuals to protect their dignity and identity, but clarified that it does not restrict press freedom. The Advocate General assured steps to prevent unnecessary media coverage.
CASE NAME : [HIGH COURT OF KARNATAKA VS. THE STATE OF KARNATAKA AND OTHERS]
NAME : Kavya Jaggi, COURSE : B.B.A.LL.B , 5th Semester,COLLEGE : Jai Narain Vyas University , Jodhpur , Rajasthan
Disclaimer: The materials provided herein are intended solely for informational purposes. Accessing or using the site or the materials does not establish an attorney-client relationship. The information presented on this site is not to be construed as legal or professional advice, and it should not be relied upon for such purposes or used as a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney in your state. Additionally, the viewpoint presented by the author is of a personal nature.
