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Telangana High Court Extends Journalist Accreditation Cards Validity to Sept 15
✍️ INDToday
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 10:04 PM
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The Telangana High Court has once again prolonged the expiry date of journalist accreditation cards, now valid until September 15, 2024.
The Telangana High Court issued an order on Monday extending the validity of journalist accreditation cards that were set to expire earlier this month. The extension pushes the new deadline to September 15, giving media professionals additional time to renew their credentials without disruption.
The court's decision comes after several news agencies raised concerns about the short notice given for the original expiry date, which could have hampered reporting activities across the state. By granting a further two‑week window, the judiciary aims to ensure uninterrupted press coverage of public affairs.
Authorities from the Telangana Press Council have been instructed to update the accreditation database and inform all registered journalists of the revised timeline. The council will also monitor compliance and address any pending applications before the new cut‑off date.
Legal experts note that such extensions are not uncommon when procedural bottlenecks affect large numbers of media personnel. The High Court emphasized that the move does not alter any existing regulations governing press accreditation, merely providing a temporary reprieve.
Stakeholders are expected to complete the renewal process well before September 15 to avoid any lapse in their reporting privileges.
The court's decision comes after several news agencies raised concerns about the short notice given for the original expiry date, which could have hampered reporting activities across the state. By granting a further two‑week window, the judiciary aims to ensure uninterrupted press coverage of public affairs.
Authorities from the Telangana Press Council have been instructed to update the accreditation database and inform all registered journalists of the revised timeline. The council will also monitor compliance and address any pending applications before the new cut‑off date.
Legal experts note that such extensions are not uncommon when procedural bottlenecks affect large numbers of media personnel. The High Court emphasized that the move does not alter any existing regulations governing press accreditation, merely providing a temporary reprieve.
Stakeholders are expected to complete the renewal process well before September 15 to avoid any lapse in their reporting privileges.