Broadcast must carry official press release: HC to channels on liquor scam

The Delhi High Court on Monday directed news channels to adhere to the guidelines governing them and to ensure that all broadcasts carried while reporting liquor scam case are based on official press releases by the investigation agencies.

The bench also issued notice to 5 channels impleaded by Vijay Nair. He alleged that the sensitive information related is being leaked to the media.

While hearing the petition moved by businessman Vijay Nair, the bench of Justice Yashwant Varma passed the above directions. The matter has been listed on February 7, 2023.

The bench also perused the status report and heard the submissions made by the counsel for the CBI and ED.