Supreme Court of India · 2021-05-06
THE CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER OF INDIA vs M.R. VIJAYABHASKAR
- Citation / case number
- SC 2021/11474
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- THE CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER OF INDIA
- Respondent
- M.R. VIJAYABHASKAR
- Author
- HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH HON'BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the balance of powers between constitutional authorities, specifically focusing on the freedom of speech and expression of the media and the accountability of the judiciary. The court examined the role of media in reporting judicial proceedings and the implications of judicial conduct in the context of constitutional checks and balances. Ultimately, the court emphasized that no constitutional body, including the Election Commission of India, is immune from judicial oversight, reinforcing the importance of transparency and accountability in governance.