Correct option is B
In
Sahara India Real Estate Corporation Ltd. & Ors. v. Securities and Exchange Board of India, the Supreme Court applied the
'doctrine of postponement', which allows courts to temporarily delay media reporting on certain aspects of a trial to protect the right of the accused to a fair trial. This doctrine balances the accused's right to be presumed innocent with the media's right to freedom of expression.
Information Booster:
The
'doctrine of postponement' is a judicial tool used to ensure that media coverage does not influence public opinion in a way that could harm the fairness of an ongoing trial. It is often invoked in high-profile cases.
Additional Knowledge:
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R. Rajagopal v. State of Tamil Nadu (C) is a landmark case regarding privacy rights and freedom of speech, but it does not deal with the 'doctrine of postponement.'
