Sikkim HC holds FIR reporting isn’t a media trial, dismisses plea to restrain press coverage and uphold privacy claims under Article 21.
Read Full ArticleJ&K and Ladakh High Court holds newspaper owner cannot be prosecuted for defamation without specific allegations on role in selecting or publishing content.
Gauhati HC quashes case against journalist, ruling his article on religious fundamentalism & illegal migration falls within journalistic duty.
Andhra Pradesh HC quashes case against Sakshi editor, cites no evidence of inciting enmity; stresses protection of press freedom under Article 19.
The Kerala High Court lifts a gag order, allowing journalist Sunil Mathew to report on the death of Bishop Yohannan, emphasizing press freedom.
![Reporting an FIR Is Not a Media Trial: Sikkim High Court Dismisses Writ Seeking Gag on Press Coverage of Criminal Case [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/04/lj_4401_Reporting_an_FIR_Is_Not_a.webp)
![Newspaper Owner Cannot Be Prosecuted for Defamation Without Specific Allegations on Role in Publication: J&K HC [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2026/03/lj_6274_Newspaper_Owner_Cannot.webp)
![Gauhati HC Quashes Criminal Case Against Journalist For Article On Religious Fundamentalism [Read Judgment]](/secure/uploads/2025/08/lj_6837_Gauhati_HC_Quashes_Criminal_Case.webp)
![Andhra Pradesh HC Quashes Case Against Journalist, Upholds Press Freedom Over Alleged Inciting Article [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2025/07/lj_3614_Andhra_Pradesh_HC_Quashes.webp)
![Kerala High Court Lifts Gag Order: Journalist Free to Report on Bishop Death Case [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/10/lj_5839_WhatsApp_Image_2024-10-01_at_5.22.05_PM.webp)
