Supreme Court Rejects Gag Order Plea in Dharmasthala Mass Burial Case, Orders Fresh Trial Court Review

Supreme Court rejects gag order plea in Dharmasthala mass burial case, orders fresh Trial Court review

On August 8, 2025, the Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a plea seeking to restrain the media from reporting on the unfolding Dharmasthala mass burial case. A bench comprising Justices Rajesh Bindal and Manmohan described such pre-publication restraints as “super injunctions”, stressing that they are permissible only in extremely rare circumstances in a democratic, free country. The petition was filed by Harshendra Kumar D., Secretary …

Supreme Court refuses to gag media in the Dharmasthala case: A round-up of all that happened this week

As allegations of mass burials in the Dharmasthala temple stirs national debate, the Supreme Court’s refusal to interfere with the HC’s order lifting a gag order is a step in the right direction for press freedom.