[Bollywood Vs Republic And Times Now] Live Updates From Delhi High Court
Akhil Sibal: Despite repeated reprimanding by the National Broadcasters Association, these channels are not doing self-regulation. Therefore, the court must interfere
Akhil Sibal: courts had earlier showed hope for self-regulation by media and hence have been circumspect about restraining reporting, but certain channels are not doing self-regulation
Akhil Sibal reads out the statements made against Bollywood in shows broadcasted by Defendants
'These statements are complete perversion of license and rights that journalists generally enjoy', he argues
Akhil Sibal: There's a disjunct between the normative idea of journalism and the work done by a certain section of TV media. That's why high standards of restraining media reporting against the latter requires a rethink
Nayar: Public perception is influenced with such consistently biased reporting
Nayar cites the judgment in Vibhor Anand case to substantiate his arguments
Nayar: Defendants should be immediately directed to delete the scurrilous tweets made against Bollywood
Nayar: Defendants must be restrained from interfering with plaintiffs' right to privacy'There's one channel that is hounding Deepik Padukone , from airport to Goa and back', he argues
Nayar: I can understand fair criticism, but can anyone say that please don't stop us from making derogatory and irresponsible remarks
Nayar now points out the excerpts from the reporting of ABP News
'The only channel that did responsible reporting is India Today
. They realised their mistake and corrected their course', Nayar submits