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Saturday, September 6, 2025
TopicPatna High Court

Topic: Patna High Court

Supreme Court lifts blanket ban on media reporting in Muzaffarpur shelter home case

However, the apex court has warned print and electronic media not to sensationalise incidents of sexual abuse and violence.

Supreme Court notice to Nitish govt & CBI on court order banning media in Muzaffarpur case

CBI and the state govt have been asked to file their response to a petition filed by a Patna based journalist challenging Patna High Court's order.

Patna High Court silencing media on Muzaffarpur shelter home abuse case not a first

Various courts, including the SC, have issued gag orders on media — from cases such as Aditynath’s ‘hate speech’ to Jay Shah’s increase in wealth.

Editors Guild urges lifting of Patna HC media gag on reporting Muzaffarpur home case

The guild said it is distressed to note that the court, instead of protecting media freedom, has issued an order that has effectively curbed it.

CBI issued notice in Muzaffarpur shelter-home sex scandal case

A two-member bench of the Patna High Court has directed CBI to submit details of investigation. 

On Camera

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Nuclear-propulsion systems to next-gen tanks, India draws up its 15-year defence wishlist

New Delhi: India is looking to induct hypersonic missiles, nuclear propulsion for aircraft carriers and warships, next-gen tanks, a variety of unmanned systems and...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?