The order passed was by a division bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde. The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the media to publish the official government version about developments with respect to covid-19.
The order passed was by a division bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde. “We expect the media (print, electronic, or social) to maintain a strong sense of responsibility and ensure that unverified news capable of causing panic is not disseminated," the bench said.
Solicitor general Tushar Mehta held that the central government will provide a daily bulletin through all media avenues, including social media forums, to clear the doubts of the people and this process would be made active within 24 hours.
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