Bangladesh Repatriation Case: CJI Warns Against Media Spin, Flags “Half-Baked Truths”

While hearing the Centre’s appeal against the Calcutta High Court’s order on repatriation of deportees to Bangladesh, the Supreme Court cautioned against opinionated reporting.

CJI Surya Kant observed that “half-baked truths” and commentary disguised as news distort public perception. 

The Court stressed that publicity should not affect individual lives and reiterated its focus on humanitarian concerns. 

The matter has been listed for further hearing on January 6, 2026.

[Union of India v. Bodu Sekh]