In May 2021, in the MR Vijayabhaskar vs ___________ case the Supreme Court observed that freedom of speech and expression also extends to reporting the proceedings that happen in courts, including oral observations made by judges.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Chief Election Commissioner.
- In the case, Election Commission of India v MR Vijaya Bhaskar, the Supreme Court held that the concept of an Open Court requires that information relating to a Court proceeding, including oral remarks by the bench, must be available in the public domain. The major issues in this appeal are the freedom of speech and expression of the media, the right of citizens to information and the accountability of the judiciary to the nation.
- The authority of a judge to conduct judicial proceedings and to engage in a dialogue during the course of a hearing and the freedom of the media to report not just judgments but judicial proceedings have come up for discussion.