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Frame guidelines on seizing journalists’ electronic devices, says SC
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Wednesday, 8 November 2023
The Supreme Court of India has called for the establishment of guidelines to regulate the seizure of electronic devices belonging to journalists by government agencies. The court emphasized the importance of protecting the rights of media professionals and ensuring that agencies do not have overarching powers. The court's comments came during a hearing of a public interest litigation petition seeking guidelines for search and seizure of digital devices by probe agencies. The court highlighted the need for a balance between the power of the state and individual rights.
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Wednesday, 8 November 2023
