Will continue to seek pardon for Sanjay Dutt, says Katju

Last Updated: Thursday, March 28, 2013, 13:09

Press Council of India chairman Justice Markandey Katju on Thursday said he would continue to appeal for a pardon for Sanjay Dutt despite the actor``s decision to surrender.

Katju`s views on India, Pak only partly correct: RSS ideologue

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 20:15

A leading RSS ideologue backed Katju`s reported observation that "Pak is a failed state" but said it was difficult to accept his entire views on it.

Revise paid news guidelines, take suo motu action: PCI panel

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 19:09

Noting the prevalence of unethical practice of paid news in recent Gujarat polls, a Press Council of India panel suggested a relook at the entire issue by the media watchdog before general elections.

Saket Bar Association`s boycott is against professional ethics: Katju

Last Updated: Monday, January 7, 2013, 22:49

Saket Bar Association`s resolution that none of its lawyers will defend accused in gang-rape case is against traditions of bar, Justice Katju said.

India, Pak have failed in giving minorities their due: Katju

Last Updated: Saturday, January 5, 2013, 21:19

Both India and Pakistan have failed on the test for a civilised society as minorities in either of the countries are not respected, PCI chairperson Justice Markandey Katju said.

Urdu language has the greatest poetry: Justice Katju

Last Updated: Monday, December 24, 2012, 14:16

Press Council of India Chairman Justice Markandey Katju lauded the Urdu language saying that it has the greatest poetry in the world.

Justice Katju warns newspapers against tarnishing reputations

Last Updated: Saturday, October 13, 2012, 14:21

Press Council chairperson Justice Markandey Katju on Saturday asked newspapers not to damage reputations of people and warned them of serious legal action in case of violations.

Monopoly of corporate houses in media not good sign: Katju

Last Updated: Sunday, September 16, 2012, 00:29

Justice Markandey Katju on Saturday said the increasing tendency of monopoly of corporate houses in journalistic world was not a "good sign".

Katju defends arrested cartoonist Aseem Trivedi

Last Updated: Sunday, September 9, 2012, 23:17

Justice Markandey Katju, Press Council of India chairman on Sunday defended Aseem Trivedi, who was arrested for allegedly posting seditious content on his web portal, saying the cartoonist has done nothing illegal.