Delhi Union of Journalists Seeks Supreme Court Safeguards for Protest Reporters

The Delhi Union of Journalists moved the Supreme Court seeking protection for reporters covering protests, alleging detention, physical interference and seizure of equipment during demonstrations on October 10 and 11.

Background and legal issue

The petition questions police treatment of freelancers and digital journalists and disputes the suggestion that government accreditation is necessary to report public events.

Court’s reasoning and procedural position

The union relies on constitutional speech and liberty protections and seeks an independent inquiry, preservation of evidence and return of equipment. The allegations have not been judicially established.

Legal consequence and next step

The Supreme Court must consider the requested safeguards; filing the petition does not itself establish police misconduct.