It says, 'There is no statutory exemption in India to journalists from disclosing their sources to investigating agencies, more so where such disclosure is necessary for the purpose of aiding and assisting in investigation of a criminal case.'
https://thewire.in/media/delhi-cbi-court-journalists-sources-confidential
In a judgement that has implications for confidentiality of sources that journalists cite as part of their work, a Central Bureau of Investigation court in Delhi has said India’s premier investigating agency is well within its powers to direct journalists to reveal the source of their information while doing a story.
This information can be sought under Section 91 of the Code of Criminal Procedure which empowers a court or a police officer to issue summons to a person for producing a document for the purposes of an investigation.
by Meetu Jain
19/01/2023
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