The National Human Rights Commission taking suo motu cognizance has issued notice to the Government of Uttar Pradesh through its Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police over reported killing of a journalist by the alleged sand Mafia in Unnao.
The Supreme Court of India on Sunday in a special sitting will take up the plea filed by journalist Vinod Dua seeking protection in relation to FIRs registered against him, most recent one in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Delhi High Court dismissed a plea filed by freelance journalist against denial of annual pass to cover the Rajya Sabha proceedings while stating that it would be advisable for 'MAC' to revisit its Rules & Guidelines for issuance of passes keeping in view mandate of Article 19(1)(a).