Media Trials Ruin Careers: Ex-AG Mukul Rohatgi on Justice Varma's Public Image
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Moneycontrol•17-01-2026, 23:13
Media Trials Ruin Careers: Ex-AG Mukul Rohatgi on Justice Varma's Public Image
- •Former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi stated that media trials can permanently damage a judge's reputation, even if acquitted.
- •He highlighted the case of Justice Yashwant Varma, arguing that relentless media coverage has 'painted him black,' making public belief in his honesty impossible even after acquittal.
- •Rohatgi emphasized that mainstream television causes more lasting damage than social media due to its perceived authority and repetitive visuals.
- •He criticized sections of the media for exceeding constitutional limits by eroding privacy, dignity, and the right to a fair trial.
- •The Supreme Court recently dismissed Justice Varma's plea challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker's decision to form an Inquiry Committee, allowing the inquiry process to continue.
Why It Matters: Mukul Rohatgi warns that media trials destroy reputations and undermine justice, citing Justice Varma's case.
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