In a landmark decision, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud canceled the law degree For journalists seeking accredited coverage Supreme Court Indian. This significant change means that journalists no longer need to have a bachelor’s degree in law to become a legal reporter.
At a pre-Diwali gathering with reporters, CJI Chandrachud explained the rationale behind the decision, saying, “What we are doing is twofold. Just yesterday, I signed a document to expand the Supreme Court I don’t understand why having a law degree is mandatory, that’s why we have relaxed it,” according to media reports.
Accredited legal journalists enjoy various privileges, including improved access to Supreme Court facilities. As part of the new measures, CJI Chandrachud also announced that accredited journalists will now have access to the Supreme Court parking lot, a move aimed at making it easier for journalists to cover important legal proceedings, according to media reports.
Earlier, in 2018, the Supreme Court had laid down strict norms for accreditation of legal journalists, requiring any journalist who regularly covers the Supreme Court to hold a law degree recognized by the Bar Council of India and have at least five years of experience. experience and other criteria.
With the recent relaxations, CJI Chandrachud is paving the way for a more diverse and inclusive journalism landscape in the legal field. As he prepares to retire on November 10, 2024, the decision is seen as a significant legacy that could reshape legal journalism in India in the years to come.
