Why is it in the news?
→ Supreme Court directed States to frame police media briefing policies within three months.
→ Order based on manual prepared by amicus curiae Gopal Sankaranarayanan.
Category
Polity
Important Points
- Originated from PUCL petitions.
- Linked to PUCL vs State of Maharashtra (2014) on encounter guidelines.
- Manual aims for a rights-compatible, investigation-safe framework.
- Protects dignity, privacy and fair-trial rights.
- Police briefings to prevent harm, correct rumours, enlist public cooperation.
- SC stressed only verified information in social media age.