Curbing Media Won’t Protect Public Interest, Says, Court While Closing Contempt Plea Over Article on Alleged Court Corruption: Punjab & Haryana High Court

In a recent judgment, the Punjab and Haryana High Court delivered a ruling in a contempt of court case involving two media personnel, accused of publishing defamatory content. The matter arose from a news article published on December 27, 2023 in the daily newspaper ‘Hisar Today.’ The news items allegedly contained disparaging remarks that violated the court’s order. The Punjab and Haryana High Court examined the case in light of…