https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=450105 A gag order restraining media reporting on an ongoing investigation is justified only on a showing of real prejudice to investigation, privacy, or trial. The HC noted that the Advisory on Media Policy required authentic, appropriate information and cautioned against disclosures that could hamper investigation or violate legal and privacy rights, but found no material showing invasion of privacy, impairment of the investigation, or prejudice to any future trial. It also recognised press freedom and held that reporting concerning a public figure on matters of public interest would not ordinarily be restrained absent such prejudice. The requested restraint was therefore declined. en-us Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:48:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=450105 A gag order restraining media reporting on an ongoing investigation is justified only on a showing of real prejudice to investigation, privacy, or trial. The HC noted that the Advisory on Media Policy required authentic, appropriate information and cautioned against disclosures that could hamper investigation or violate legal and privacy rights, but found no material showing invasion of privacy, impairment of the investigation, or prejudice to any future trial. It also recognised press freedom and held that reporting concerning a public figure on matters of public interest would not ordinarily be restrained absent such prejudice. The requested restraint was therefore declined. Case-Laws Money Laundering Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=450105