Media Not to Name Judges in Reports of Court Proceedings

The Punjab and Haryana HC has instructed the media not to name judges when reporting on court proceedings, orders, or judgments, especially in sensitive matters.

This request was issued by the HC Registrar General to ensure the safety of judges. The directive follows an incident in Amritsar where a judge’s security officer’s weapon was used for self-harm at the Golden Temple.

The Court responded by enhancing the judge's security and removing the Punjab Police from his security detail. It is unclear if this directive is linked to the incident. The media is urged to follow this request for judicial safety.