Year : 2024, Volume : 6, Issue : 1
First page : ( 69) Last page : ( 76)
Print ISSN : 2582-4627. Online ISSN : 2582-7529. Published online : 2024 February 09.

Freedom of Media - Its Role and Significance in Indian Democracy

Dr. Khanna Purnima^*

^*Assistant Professor, Khalsa College of Law, Amritsar

Online Published on 09 August, 2024.

Abstract

“Freedom of expression, which includes the right to knowledge, is a fundamental right as well as a guarantor of democratic principles and an enabler of other human rights. The right to freedom of expression includes the freedom of the media. It enables the general population to look for and receive information and ideas, make informed decisions about anything from politics to economics to social issues to cultural matters, get involved in public affairs, and generally improve society. Media that are free, diverse, and independent are a crucial tenet of democracy. For democratic society and institutions to operate effectively, media freedom must be protected. The author of the paper has made a modest attempt to highlight the function of the media in Indian democracy. The paper emphasises the value of media independence and how it serves as a watchdog over the operations of various governmental and non-governmental authorities in a democratic nation like India. By citing and evaluating important case laws, the article further assesses India’s judiciary’s stance on media freedom. It addresses the problem of escalating worries regarding the violation of media freedom and the waning authority of Indian mainstream media. Concluding remarks and recommendations for augmenting the role as well as the credibility of Indian media are provided in the article’s final section.

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Keywords

Democracy, Media, Freedom, Speech, Expression.

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