2021 (6) TMI 333 - HC - Indian Laws

Incorrect reporting of the proceedings - HELD THAT - Any slant in the reporting, which is not in line with the orders of the Court, leads to multifarious problems including the embarrassment that counsels appearing in the matter may encounter vis-a-vis their respective principals. - Petitioner undertook to remove the contents, the disconcerting blog, titled A Summer of Relief for Taxpayers from its website. List the matter on 22.07.2021.

Summary

Issues: Incorrect reporting of court proceedings on a website, removal of the blog post, uploading court order on the website, maintaining objectivity in reporting, potential problems caused by biased reporting.

Analysis:
The High Court heard the matter involving incorrect reporting of court proceedings on a specific website and subsequent actions to rectify the situation. The learned ASG expressed the need to respond to an additional affidavit filed by the petitioner, which was received that morning. The Court directed the filing of a response within two weeks, with copies to be shared with all relevant parties. Additionally, it was noted that there was an issue of incorrect reporting of the proceedings held on a specific date. The petitioner's counsel acknowledged the problematic blog post and assured its removal, along with issuing an unconditional apology to the Court and the ASG. The Court emphasized the importance of maintaining objectivity in reporting by directing that the order of the Court be uploaded on the website in question. It was highlighted that the website should not be managed by the legal representatives involved in the case to prevent biased reporting. The Court underscored the significance of accurate reporting in line with court orders to avoid potential issues and embarrassment for the counsels. The matter was listed for further proceedings on a specified date.