Abstract
A free and independent press is the cornerstone of any democracy. Democracy can survive and be effective only if there is enlightened public opinion, as awareness is a prerequisite for exercising responsible franchise. The freedom of the press has been recognised as a fundamental freedom under Art.19(1)(a), by the Supreme Court. In matters of dissemination of news and publication of opinions and views, the press is totally independent and any bar on this freedom must be a reasonable restriction, only on the grounds provided in Art.19(2).
Recommended Citation
Viswanathan, Sivakameswari
(1995)
"Right To Reply Bill, 1994: A Critique,"
National Law School of India Review: Vol. 7:
Iss.
1, Article 16.
Available at:
https://repository.nls.ac.in/nlsir/vol7/iss1/16
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