Deciding two connected writ petitions arising from a common Industrial Tribunal Award, the Delhi High Court set aside the Tribunal's direction granting hotel workmen a further…
Delhi court calls out 24News for sensationalism in Rajeev Chandrashekhar vs Shashi Tharoor
Update / Judgement Date
04 Feb 2025
Source
Author
Team — WCP Legal Desk
Reading Time
1 min read
A Delhi court recently criticized 24News for its sensationalized reporting involving politicians Rajeev Chandrashekhar and Shashi Tharoor. The court specifically addressed the channel's behavior in making unsubstantiated claims that could harm the reputations of the individuals involved. The court emphasized the need for responsible journalism and warned that media outlets should refrain from publishing defamatory content without solid evidence. The judgment also highlighted the role of the judiciary in holding the media accountable for its actions, particularly when sensationalism leads to legal disputes.