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Delhi High Court hears plea by Disha Ravi against media leaks in Farmers' Protests Toolkit case [LIVE UPDATES]

The matter is being heard by a Bench headed by Justice Prathiba M Singh.
Disha Ravi, Delhi High Court
Disha Ravi, Delhi High Court

A Delhi High Court Bench headed by Justice Prathiba Singh is hearing a petition moved by Disha Ravi against media leaks in the Farmers' Protest Toolkit case, in which she is an accused.

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Following her arrest by the Delhi Police, extracts of WhatsApp messages allegedly sent by Ravi were reported on by certain media outlets. The petition has been filed challenging the same and also seeking action against certain media outlets.

Live updates of the hearing today feature here.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta: I'm for the Respondent.

It is a fresh matter. We'll take it up at 2:15. I'll go through the matter : Justice Prathiba M Singh

Matter passed over. Hearing to resume at 2:15 pm.

Hearing resumes.

Counsel for Petitioner are before Court physically.

Please move towards the mic so that they (counsel appearing virtually) can also see you: Court

Senior Advocate Akhil Sibal appears for Disha Ravi.

Police appears to be the driving force of this infraction. It is not a barren area anymore. Courts have taken note: Sibal

Mr Sharma and I are for Union and State (through Police). There is no leakage from Police : SG Mehta

We'll have to serve these people: Court

We've served them : Sibal

We can take it up tomorrow as the first matter : Court

There's some urgency in the case : Sibal

Union of India is not a necessary party. And there no leakage from us (Police) : SG Mehta

We'll record it: Court

The facts show otherwise. On 14th, I'm before the Magistrate and news channel say this is from police sources: Sibal

A statement should be made that nothing will be shared: Sibal

This is for media attention: SG Mehta

There is not for media attention. This is media frenzy.. : Sibal

The matter requires consideration.. : Court

Court begins to record the order.

It is the case of the Petitioner that Ravi was arrested from Bangalore and has been in police custody. There are data and messages that have been purportedly been leaked : Court records.

Court records SG Mehta's statement that there is no leakage from their end.

Let an affidavit be filed. Let notice be issued to the NBSA, News 18 and Times Now: Court

Court records that India Today is being represented through Advocate Hrishikesh Baruah.

List it as item 1 tomorrow: Court

Give your compilation of judgements: Court

If we can have the permission to file certain videos: Sibal

Yes, you file it : Court

Hearing adjourned.

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