Courts Overstepping Jurisdiction, Threatening Press Freedom: Media Bodies
Summary
Nepalese media bodies criticize district courts for bypassing the Press Council and issuing orders to remove news, calling it an attack on press freedom and judicial overreach.
Key Points
- District courts in Nepal are issuing interim orders to remove news, bypassing the Press Council Nepal's jurisdiction.
- Nepal Journalists Association condemns court orders as an attack on press freedom and violation of jurisdiction.
- The Federation of Journalists warns that such orders harm independent journalism and encourage censorship.
- Police involvement in news removal raises concerns about press freedom and media oversight in Nepal.
