Delhi High Court on media accountability

Notes

• Delhi High Court observed that the proliferation of digital media has led to a rise in unregulated and unorganised reporting.
• Justice Girish Kathpalia noted that individuals without formal training or accountability often operate as reporters using mobile devices.
• The Court suggested that the legislature should consider a regulatory framework to balance press freedom with professional accountability and ethical standards.
• The observation was made in the context of a bail hearing involving an assault on freelance reporters recording content at a place of worship.
• The Court distinguished between accredited news organisations and the largely unregulated digital media landscape.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 5 in Regulation of digital media and social media content, which has been running since 16 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

• Supreme Court plea to curb social media content Before
• BCI social media norms for legal fraternity After
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