Karnataka AG proposes guidelines for legal reporters, media coverage of court proceedings [Read memo filed in HC]
The guidelines require that legal reporters possess basic legal education, that the media follow a self-imposed code of ethics, and that caution be exercised in reporting oral observations made in open Court.
Advocate General for Karnataka Prabhuling Navadgi has proposed certain guidelines that may be followed when it comes to media reportage of legal proceedings, both at the trial and appellate level.