[icernet] Judicial excesses - contempt of court proceedings against press

[Arul Selvan MIC]

Even more disturbing are the implications for the press and the larger
democratic system as the High Court's action threatens to upset the
balance to be maintained among the various institutions. The Court has
observed "we hope and trust that the Press shall, in view of the
pendency of these proceedings, act with greater restraint and
responsibility". The very purpose of starting contempt proceedings at
this stage seems to be to make the issues sub judice and silence the
press on the ground that the matter is before the court.

Source:
http://hinduonnet.com/thehindu/2002/12/09/stories/2002120900431000.htm