All Rights Reserved. During the Friday hearing, advocate Arvind Datar, appearing for the NBA, said, "I spoke to the NBA chairman. Datar refers to NBSA framework to submit the programme code applies to a pre-trial stage too. Here’s what historians say, Spotlight On Pangong, China build-up now clear in Depsang, Ladakh standoff: India won't accept shifting of LAC, says CDS Bipin Rawat, Delhi's double whammy: Massive spike in pollution and surging Covid-19 cases, Good News: Bihar's rising Rugby star whose coach was YouTube, India summons Pak diplomat over transfer of Kartarpur Sahib gurdwara’s management, Trump unwilling to accept defeat as Biden inches closer to victory, NCB to oppose anticipatory bail plea of Deepika Padukone's manager, People who don't want you to say Jai Shri Ram asking for votes in Bihar: PM Modi in Saharsa, Copyright © 2020 Living Media India Limited. Senior Advocate Aspi Chinoy, appearing for one of the Petitioners, places a judgment of the Delhi High Court which was directly on point with the questions which the court had posed in the previous hearing. The Bombay High Court is hearing PILs filed registering protest over "media trials" stated to have been conducted in reporting on the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. The Courts of law have been given the liberty as to what comes under contempt. Advocate Siddharth Bhatnagar, appearing for the NBF, said on Friday that the existing framework has powers to take action against perceived problems, and this was considered by the Supreme Court too; which is why it did not frame guidelines despite having powers. Site Developed & Maintained By Computer Cell,Bombay High Court. The court had deprecated that action. We are not asking Milords to regulate or pass any law. Court: The 1971 Act covers a wider area for contempt. Previously, the Court … A lot of petitions have been filed in the SSR media trial case as many feel that there had been violations by news channels. Datar: We have got enough jurisprudence on S.2(c)(ii) of Contempts of Court Act. Datar: Milords are not confined by the Contempts of courts Act. The NBA said it would lead to an end of independence of the media. He has given an instance where the relatives were interviewed by the media. Soon, a few more petitions came in place — like NGO 'In Pursuit of Justice', which sought that judicial proceedings be defined from registration of FIR and not from filing of charge sheet before a court. Covid pandemic offers a chance to construct better buildings for future. Court: When Gopalan was delivered, the contempt of court act was of 1952. ASG: There is an authorised officer in place who will check. Even prior to filing of chargesheet, the provisions of contempt can be applicable, but only AFTER the arrest has taken place. ASG reads para 10, which gave the minority view. Media channels have been directed not to discuss over arrests and charges. The SC held that the courts cannot pass blanket orders, it has to be on a case to cases basis. 19: Petitioner to Bombay HC, the Court indicated its inclination to issue guidelines, Navin Jindal v. Zee Media Corporation Ltd. Bombay High Court Main Search | Search Tips | About. The clarification we are seeking is in the interest of justice. All judgements are sourced from the official website of the Bombay High Court.