1. This order has been divided into the following sections to facilitate analysis:

1. The writ petitions have been instituted under Article 32 of the Constitution by two Telugu news channels, namely, (i) TV5; and (ii) ABN.

1. The present appeal arises out of the impugned judgment dated 15.03.2010 passed by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh in Criminal Appeal No. 2298-SB of 2009, wherein the High Court dismissed the appeal preferred...

1. Leave granted.

1. The present appeals arise out of the impugned judgment dated 06.11.2008 passed by the High Court of Punjab and Haryana at Chandigarh in Criminal Appeal Nos. 3-SB of 1998 and 16-SB of 1998, whereby the High Court dismissed the...

1. Heard learned Solicitor General appearing on behalf of the petitioner.

1. Leave granted.  

1. Defects pointed out by the Registry are waived.

1. Leave granted.

1. Leave granted.