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VVIP Chopper scam: 'Will not entertain attack on media,' says Supreme Court
Ref: http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-vvip-chopper-scam-sc-dismisses-plea-to-probe-role-of-media-2348670
The Supreme Court today dismissed a PIL seeking an SIT probe into the role of media in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam case, saying it is an "attack" on media's independence.

"We will not direct any investigation against the media unless there is a direct involvement," a bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra said, while rejecting the PIL filed by veteran journalist Hari Jaisingh.

The Bench said, "this is an attack on media. We will not entertain this." "We cannot curtail the right of the media in this manner. Media has been given an independent status in our democratic polity. Why should we entertain this," said the bench, also comprising Justices A M Khanwilkar and Mohan M Shantanagoudar.