Archive · 16 Aug 2025
Ex-CJI Khanna Discusses Media and Judiciary's Shared Roles
Imagine judges and journalists are like two important watchdogs.
Both are trying to find the truth and protect everyone.
The former CJI said judges are like referees; they look at the rules and make decisions in the courtroom, not sharing opinions outside of it.
He explained that both judges and journalists should be fair, not take sides, and always share the truth, so that the government and people can stay in balance.
Both are vital for a strong democracy.
Former CJI Sanjiv Khanna spoke on the judiciary and media at the Prem Bhatia Journalism Awards.
Khanna emphasized the shared roles of the judiciary and media as watchdogs of democracy.
He stated judges interpret law and speak through judgments, not editorializing on cases.
Khanna highlighted the importance of free speech and expression in a democracy.
He warned against bias and the need for neutrality and objectivity in both professions.
- Who
- Former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna
- What
- Justice Sanjiv Khanna discussed judiciary and media roles and principles.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- At the Prem Bhatia Journalism Awards
- Why
- To discuss shared principles, similarities, and dissimilarities between the judiciary and media.
Judges' Role
Media's Role
Judicial Conduct
Judges' Role
Judges should interpret laws and judgments
Media's Role
Judges should not speak outside the courtroom, nor should they editorialise.
- Speaker
- Former CJI Sanjiv Khanna
- Event
- Prem Bhatia Journalism Awards and Memorial Lecture
- Topic
- Judiciary and Media
- Main Points
- Shared watchdog role, importance of neutrality
- Key Message
- Judges should not editorialise on cases.