Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Delhi High Court Addresses Delay of Press Council Formation
The Delhi High Court is looking into why the 15th Press Council hasn't been formed yet.
The Press Council is like a watchdog for the news, making sure news is fair and accurate.
The Mumbai Press Club is asking the court to speed up the process.
The last council's term ended in October 2024, but the new one isn't ready.
The court has told the current Press Council and the government to explain what's happening and is going to hold another hearing in July.
Delhi High Court seeks response regarding the constitution of the 15th Press Council.
Mumbai Press Club filed a petition to expedite the formation of the council.
The Press Council of India and the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting were issued notices.
The 14th Press Council's term ended on October 8, 2024.
The process to form the new council started on June 9, 2024.
- Who
- Delhi High Court, Press Council of India, Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Mumbai Press Club
- What
- The Delhi High Court is addressing the delay in constituting the 15th Press Council.
- When
- The court issued notices on May 26, with a hearing set for July 10. The 14th council ended on October 8, 2024.
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- The Mumbai Press Club wants the 15th Press Council to be constituted without delay.
- Petitioner
- Mumbai Press Club
- Respondents
- Press Council of India and Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
- Next Hearing Date
- July 10
- End of 14th Council Term
- October 8, 2024
- Process Started
- June 9, 2024
