New Delhi: The Supreme Court (SC) of India on Wednesday directed all print, electronic and social media organizations to refrain from airing or publishing unverified news related to COVID-19 that can potentially cause panic.
SC pointed out that the movement of a large number of migrant labourers was triggered off by fake news circulating that the coronavirus induced lockdown would be implemented for over three months. The panic-driven migration has caused suffering and even loss of lives, SC noted.
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The order has asked media outlets to carry official versions about the crisis. The SC clarified that it doesn’t wish to interfere with free-discussion about the crisis.
