Supreme Court

SC Directs MHA to Develop Comprehensive Manual for Police on Media Briefings

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to create a comprehensive manual outlining the procedures for media briefings conducted by police personnel regarding criminal cases.

Noting that biased reporting can lead to public suspicions about a person’s involvement in an offense, a bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud emphasized that media reports may also intrude upon the privacy of a victim.

The apex court further mandated that Directors General of Police (DGPs) from all states submit their recommendations to the Ministry of Home Affairs within a month for the formulation of guidelines governing media briefings conducted by the police in criminal cases.

The bench stated, “All DGPs should communicate their suggestions for guidelines to the Ministry of Home Affairs within one month…Suggestions from the NHRC (National Human Rights Commission) should also be considered.”

The Apex Court was addressing a petition regarding the procedures followed by the police when conducting media briefings while an investigation is ongoing.

Nunnem Gangte

Recent Posts

Punjab & Haryana HC Notice To Jindal Law School Over AI-Generated Exam Claims

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Tuesday has issued a notice to Jindal Global…

4 hours ago

ED Files Money Laundering Complaint Against Charanjit Singh Bajaj, 4 Others

The ED on Tuesday has filed a Prosecution Complaint before the Special Court in Mohali…

5 hours ago

Pune Porsche Case: SC Rejects Anticipatory Bail To Father Of Minor Driver’s Friend

The Supreme Court on Tuesday denied bail to Arunkumar Devnath Singh, whose son is a…

6 hours ago

SC Dumps Plea Against Quashing LOC For Sushant Singh Rajput’s Ex-House Help

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Centre's appeal against a Bombay High Court order…

6 hours ago

Rape Case: SC Issues Notice On Ex-Army Officer’s Plea For Quashing Charge sheet

The Supreme Court on Tuesday has agreed to review a plea from retired Army Captain…

7 hours ago

Chhattisgarh NAN Scam: FIR Against 2 Retired IAS Officers, Former AG

The Chhattisgarh Anti-Corruption Bureau on Tuesday has registered a case against 2 retired IAS officers…

7 hours ago