SC 'no' to CBI chief's plea to gag media

SC 'no' to CBI chief's plea to gag media

                                                                                   

THE Supreme Court on Thursday turned down the plea of CBI Director Ranjit Sinha to gag media from carrying news stories on documents pertaining to the entry of various people who are under its probe at his residence.

A bench headed by Justice H L Dauu. however, said that the issue arising out of visitors' log book at the Director's residence is very "sensitive" and hoped that media would act with some responsibility.

It turned town a vehement plea by Ranjit Sinha's counsel to restrain media from publishing details of entry list saying dial it violates his right to privacy and reputation.

Posted in: News 2014