Supreme Court refuses to expunge critical remarks of Madras HC against Election Commission of India
The Hindu
The oral remarks of the High Court are not on record, so there is no question of expunging the remarks, the apex court said
The Supreme Court on May 6 dismissed 's (ECI’s) petition seeking to restrain media from reporting oral remarks of judges. A Bench comprising Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and M.R. Shah in their verdict said "freedom of speech and expression extends to judicial matters. There is no question of restraint on media in coverage of judicial proceedings."More Related News

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