Can’t stop media from reporting, won’t tell HCs not to raise questions: SC

Batting for “free flow of dialogue” in courts, the Supreme Court Monday said it would neither restrain the media from reporting oral observations made during proceedings in public interest, nor demoralise high courts – “vital pillars of democracy” – by asking them to refrain from raising questions.

The apex court said however that it’s order would take into account Election Commission’s submission that wanton charges levelled against it by the Madras High Court were unwarranted and would try to strike a balance between two Constitutional bodies.

It termed as too far-fetched the poll panel’s plea of restraining media from reporting remarks made in court proceedings.