SC issues notices on petition seeking media restraint

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre and Uttar Pradesh government on a petition seeking a direction to the media to maintain restraint in reporting sub-judice cases.

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to the Centre and Uttar Pradesh government on a petition seeking a direction to the media to maintain restraint in reporting sub-judice cases like the Aarushi murder case.

A bench headed by Justice Altamas Kabir asked the Centre and the state government to assess whether there was a mechanism to put some retraint with regard to sub-judice matters.

The bench sought response on a public interest petition filed by Surat Singh, a practising advocate, seeking a series of directions to protect the reputation of the family of Aarushi Talwar.
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