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Publicity of cases brings transparency; Supreme Court has always favoured it -Dhananjay Mahapatra

-The Times of India

Last week, the Madurai bench of the Madras high court passed an interesting order. It directed the HC registrar (administration) to "instruct" the media not to publish or broadcast names of lawyers while reporting court cases. It felt such publication was an indirect advertisement of their professional capabilities. Probably, it was based on the Bar Council of India rules, which say, "An advocate shall not solicit work or advertise in any manner.

He shall not promote himself by circulars, advertisements, touts, personal communications, and interviews other than through personal relations, furnishing or inspiring newspaper comments or producing his photographs to be published in connection with cases in which he has been engaged or concerned."

The court also asked the registrar to "request" journalists to avoid publishing names of judges who dealt with petitions or passed orders in a case unless it was vitally essential for the purpose of reporting. It said, "The reason being every judge of the high court is carrying on with his work sitting in a particular roster as assigned by the chief justice."

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