Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on media groups’ challenge to privacy law
The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Centre on a petition filed by the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) challenging provisions of India’s digital privacy law, which a group of 21 news organisations has argued could undermine investigative journalism and expose journalists’ confidential sources.
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued the notice after hearing senior advocate Madhavi Divan, appearing for the Digital News Publishers Association. The matter has been listed for further hearing on November 17.
