SC: Court journos should not cross Lakshman rekha

September 11, 2012 11:24

Passing the order, the SC also said temporary postponement on reporting is a matter that can be sought by an aggrieved party by moving an appropriate court. It also warned journalists that they should know the Lakshman rekha so that they don't cross the line of contempt.

Freedom of speech and expression is not an absolute right under our Constitution, said the apex court and said the doctrine of postponement of reporting has been evolved as a preventive measure and not as a prohibitive and punitive measure. The reasonable restriction on publication of court proceedings is for societal interest.

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