Earlier, Judge Chaudhary had reserved judgment in Paranjoy’s appeal but later recused, citing an order by District Judge Ashish Aggarwal, who had quashed the same gag order in relation to four other journalists. Chaudhary then referred the appeals back to the Principal Judge for possible reassignment to Judge Aggarwal. The appellate court (Judge Chaudhary) will have benefit of the other court. The Principal Judge then directed that Paranjoy’s appeal be placed back before Judge Chaudhary, with the next hearing scheduled for September 24. The Court noted that counsel had “full faith” in Judge Chaudhary’s court and consented to the matter being heard there.