SC Issues Notices to Govt Over Delhi Protests, Crackdown on Journalists
The bench ordered CCTV and digital records preserved and weighed a women-led inquiry after 46 petitions alleged police excesses against protesters and journalists.
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SC Issues Notices to Govt Over Delhi Protests, Crackdown on Journalists
On 15 October 2026, the Supreme Court of India addressed multiple petitions arising from recent protests in Delhi, including allegations of police excesses, sexual violence against women journalists, and calls for regulatory guidelines on demonstrations near court premises. The bench, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, issued directions for the preservation of digital evidence and considered the formation of a special i…
Supreme Court seeks national safeguards for journalists covering protests
The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and Delhi Police on proposed national guidelines for policing journalists at protests. The case could establish stronger safeguards, particularly for women reporters facing alleged intimidation and assault.
The Supreme Court has taken a tough stand on the protests and related matters in Delhi and has sought response on several petitions.
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