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Freedom Of Press May Not Include Sting Operations In All Cases: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that "freedom of the press" may not include sting operations in all cases but those done by recognised media persons can be considered differently, given their role as the "Fourth Estate" in a democracy.
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Press Freedom Must Be Balanced Against Person's Right To Reputation: Court
The freedom of the press can not be used to violate a person's "inherent" right to reputation and investigative journalism does not enjoy any special protection, the Bombay High Court has said.
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India Has A Free Press, And It Really Works: US Official
A top US official has lauded the freedom of the press in India and the role of journalists in supporting democracy in the world's most populous country.
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Pegasus Row: Freedom Of Press An Important Pillar Of Democracy, Says Supreme Court
Freedom of press is an "important pillar" of democracy, the Supreme Court observed and said the court's task in the Pegasus matter assumes great significance with regard to the importance of protection of journalistic sources.
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15 Saudi Reporters Arrested In Past Year: Report
At least 15 Saudi journalists and bloggers have been arrested over the past year, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Wednesday, following the disappearance of Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Over 300 US Papers Target Trump Over "Sustained Assault On Free Press"
More than 300 U.S. newspapers have pledged to run editorials on Thursday defending freedom of the press in response to President Donald Trump calling some media organizations enemies of the American people.
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For Wrong Reporting, Press May Not Be Hauled Up For Defamation, Says Supreme Court
The freedom of speech and expression of the media must be allowed to the "fullest" and the press may not be hauled up for defamation for "some wrong reporting", the Supreme Court has observed.
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Regulations Should Not Become 'Strangulation' For Media, Says Vice President
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu pitched for setting up a media body to look into various aspects, like guidelines and regulation concerning its working, adding that regulations should not become "strangulation".
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Committed To Upholding Freedom Of Press: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished journalists on National Press Day and said his government is fully committed to upholding freedom of press and expression in all forms.
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How Chhattisgarh May Be Using Its War On Maoists To Snoop On Journalists
In Chhattisgarh, as controversy mounts over the arrests of two journalists in the past three weeks, the focus has turned to the first set of journalists arrested by the police, going back to a year ago.
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Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Extends Wishes on World Press Freedom Day
Extending his wishes on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, Information and Broadcasting minister Arun Jaitley today called on all to rededicate themselves to upholding the constitutional principles of independent, free and pluralistic media.
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Government Should Take Media's Criticism in Right Spirit: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar
Media must inform and spread awareness among the people by criticizing the functioning of the government, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today said.
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Turkey's President Praises 'Clean' Legal Process Against Opponents
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today praised as "clean and lawful" the legal process against his opponents that has been sharply criticised by the EU and includes an arrest warrant for his arch-foe Fethullah Gulen.
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Taliban-Era Radio Announcer Rides Crest of the Airwaves
Once a deadpan radio announcer under the Taliban, Masood Sanjer has gained renown for being a thorn in the side of accountability-dodging Afghan officials, exemplifying hard-won media freedoms that are at stake in a pivotal year.
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'Government Will Not Interfere With Freedom of the Press': Prakash Javadekar
Minister of state for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar today said that the NDA government would not interfere with freedom of the press under any circumstances.
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Freedom Of Press May Not Include Sting Operations In All Cases: Kerala High Court
The Kerala High Court has ruled that "freedom of the press" may not include sting operations in all cases but those done by recognised media persons can be considered differently, given their role as the "Fourth Estate" in a democracy.
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Press Freedom Must Be Balanced Against Person's Right To Reputation: Court
The freedom of the press can not be used to violate a person's "inherent" right to reputation and investigative journalism does not enjoy any special protection, the Bombay High Court has said.
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India Has A Free Press, And It Really Works: US Official
A top US official has lauded the freedom of the press in India and the role of journalists in supporting democracy in the world's most populous country.
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Pegasus Row: Freedom Of Press An Important Pillar Of Democracy, Says Supreme Court
Freedom of press is an "important pillar" of democracy, the Supreme Court observed and said the court's task in the Pegasus matter assumes great significance with regard to the importance of protection of journalistic sources.
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15 Saudi Reporters Arrested In Past Year: Report
At least 15 Saudi journalists and bloggers have been arrested over the past year, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Wednesday, following the disappearance of Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Over 300 US Papers Target Trump Over "Sustained Assault On Free Press"
More than 300 U.S. newspapers have pledged to run editorials on Thursday defending freedom of the press in response to President Donald Trump calling some media organizations enemies of the American people.
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For Wrong Reporting, Press May Not Be Hauled Up For Defamation, Says Supreme Court
The freedom of speech and expression of the media must be allowed to the "fullest" and the press may not be hauled up for defamation for "some wrong reporting", the Supreme Court has observed.
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Regulations Should Not Become 'Strangulation' For Media, Says Vice President
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu pitched for setting up a media body to look into various aspects, like guidelines and regulation concerning its working, adding that regulations should not become "strangulation".
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Committed To Upholding Freedom Of Press: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished journalists on National Press Day and said his government is fully committed to upholding freedom of press and expression in all forms.
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How Chhattisgarh May Be Using Its War On Maoists To Snoop On Journalists
In Chhattisgarh, as controversy mounts over the arrests of two journalists in the past three weeks, the focus has turned to the first set of journalists arrested by the police, going back to a year ago.
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Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Extends Wishes on World Press Freedom Day
Extending his wishes on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, Information and Broadcasting minister Arun Jaitley today called on all to rededicate themselves to upholding the constitutional principles of independent, free and pluralistic media.
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Government Should Take Media's Criticism in Right Spirit: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar
Media must inform and spread awareness among the people by criticizing the functioning of the government, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today said.
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Turkey's President Praises 'Clean' Legal Process Against Opponents
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan today praised as "clean and lawful" the legal process against his opponents that has been sharply criticised by the EU and includes an arrest warrant for his arch-foe Fethullah Gulen.
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Taliban-Era Radio Announcer Rides Crest of the Airwaves
Once a deadpan radio announcer under the Taliban, Masood Sanjer has gained renown for being a thorn in the side of accountability-dodging Afghan officials, exemplifying hard-won media freedoms that are at stake in a pivotal year.
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'Government Will Not Interfere With Freedom of the Press': Prakash Javadekar
Minister of state for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar today said that the NDA government would not interfere with freedom of the press under any circumstances.
