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Supreme Court Summons Delhi Police Over Mistreatment of Female Journalists
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News18•13-10-2026, 17:05
Supreme Court Summons Delhi Police Over Mistreatment of Female Journalists
- •The Supreme Court took serious cognizance of allegations that police assaulted female journalists covering protests in Delhi.
- •The court directed a senior Delhi Police official to be present on October 15 and provide an explanation.
- •The petition was filed by the Network of Women in Media, India seeking protection for journalists.
- •Journalists covering protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar were reportedly mistreated and detained.
- •A separate contempt petition alleged police violated the Supreme Court order ensuring unhindered professional work for journalists.
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The Supreme Court took serious note of allegations that police personnel assaulted, detained, and obstructed female journalists covering protests in Delhi on October 10 and 11. The bench directed a senior official to appear on October 15 to explain the matter.
Senior advocate Indira Jaising mentioned a petition filed by the 'Network of Women in Media, India' seeking protection for journalists, particularly women, covering ongoing protests.
The Supreme Court had directed authorities to ensure lawyers, journalists, and other professionals could work without hindrance, maintained normal metro and railway services, kept internet connectivity uninterrupted, and permitted peaceful unarmed gatherings outside restricted areas.
