The Tamil Nadu Judicial Proceedings (Regulation of Reports) Act, 1960
The Tamil Nadu Judicial Proceedings (Regulation of Reports) Act, 1960
The Tamil Nadu Judicial Proceedings (Regulation of Reports) Act, 1960 regulates the publication and distribution of court case details within the State of Tamil Nadu. It applies to publishers, journalists, printers, and the general public. The Act restricts the publishing of indecent or obscene material from legal proceedings, as well as sensitive details regarding matrimonial disputes and sexual or gender-based offenses, allowing only basic information like court orders and party names to protect privacy and victim identities. Legitimate law reports and legal documents are exempted. By imposing fines, imprisonment, and content forfeiture for violations, it safeguards public morals and victim confidentiality.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Restrictions on circulation, printing or publication of reports of judicial proceedings
- 4. Penalty
- 5. Offences under the Act to be cognizable
- 6. Forfeiture and seizure of newspaper etc., under section 99A of Central Act V of 1898
- 7. Savings
- 8. Power to make rules
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