Bombay High Court Chief Justice Dipankar Datta Appeals to Media against Sensationalism

Bombay HC Chief Justice Dipankar Datta to report Court proceedings responsibly

Bombay HC Chief Justice Dipankar Datta has requested the media to be responsible for their reporting of the court proceedings. Justice Datta's appeal to the media comes in the backdrop of how COVID 19 has impacted the Court, Judges and the staff. It is pertinent to note that 3 to 4 judges have tested positive in the Bombay High Court and some court staff members have expired due to COVID. 

Making headlines by sensationalizing comments to gain TRP not right: Justice Dipankar Datta

Justice Datta's remarks came in response to certain out of context reporting in an ongoing hearing pertaining to mismanagement of the COVID situation in the state of Maharashtra. Justice Datta clarified that the comment in question was made to admonish the petitioner in the case and not to admonish a class.

Sometimes we make comments out of anguish and despair. But to make headlines out of it to increase TRPs is not right," he said.

Justice Dipankar Datta has asked reporters not to record court proceedings

Imploring the reporters to behave and report court proceedings with maturity, Justice Datta asked the reporters not to record virtual court proceedings.

"It is possible in near future, there may be a live recording of court proceedings, but till then please behave responsibly and maturely", he added.