[Media Trial In Sushant Singh Rajput Case]Live-Updates From Bombay HC

Datar now on the bail order of Devangana Kalita by Delhi High Court.

Datar says that the MHA Advisory by a Press / Media Officer on the case should be followed.

Kerala HC in this case has expressed its anguish on media trials, enforcing guilt of the accused and backtracking when the court acquits the accused, says Datar on Jolly Amma Murder case.

Datar taking the bench through the Jolly Amma Serial Murder case which made important observations about media trials.

Senior Advocate Arvind Datar continues his arguments.

He is taking the bench through case laws to substantiate the power of Courts in dealing with Media Trials that obstruct administration of justice.

Bombay High Court to continue hearing PILs filed against Media Trials on account of media coverage, into the issue of the death of actor in the post-lunch session.

Bench has assembled.

To maintain the administration of justice, Lordships can rely on Article 215, says Datar.

The bench will continue the hearing at 2.45 PM.

'What is the use of the Puttaswamy Judgment if the privacy of an individual is no protected?' says Datar

Discussions regarding criminal law contempt viz. media trial in media are currently going on.

Bench: In 1952, Contempt of Courts Act, was the definition of 2(c)(i)(r) there?

Datar: No, it wasn't there.

Datar: Though judicial proceedings defined, if media trial interferes with justice administration, My lords have power and hands not tied.

Guidelines of the NBSA should be made mandatory.