M. M. SUNDRESH, N. KOTISWAR SINGH
Peoples Union for Civil Liberties – Appellant
Versus
State of Maharashtra – Respondent
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| 1. court's directions on media briefing policies (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 2. disposition of applications and appeals (Para 6 , 7 , 8) |
ORDER :
1. We take on record the laborious exercise undertaken by the learned Senior counsel Mr. Gopal Sankaranarayanan, who has been appointed as the Amicus Curiae to assist the Court.
2. The Police Manual for Media Briefing has been prepared by the learned Amicus, considering the views of the Union of India and the practices prevalent at the international level. Notwithstanding the time granted by this Court on earlier occasions, the States have not shown adequate interest in taking note of the Manual and doing the needful.
3. We do not want to keep these matter(s) pending any longer. We deem it appropriate to direct the States to evolve an appropriate policy for Media Briefing by taking into consideration the Police Manual for Media Briefing furnished by the learned Amicus Curiae. The needful will have to be done within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
4. The Registry is directed to upload the Police Manual for media Briefing on the Supreme Court Website within a period of two weeks from the date
The court mandated the States to adopt a policy for Media Briefing in line with the Police Manual, emphasizing the need for compliance within three months.
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