Supreme Court of India

Sanjoy Narayan Editor in Chief Hindustan & Ors. v. Hon. High Court of Allahabad Thr. R.G.

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Reported as [2011] 10 S.C.R. 781
Bench Dr. Mukundakam Sharma and Anil R. Dave JJ.
Decided 30 August 2011

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Media: Powers and responsibilities of - Discussed - Held: The media, be it electronic or print media, is generally · called the fourth pillar of democracy - The media, in all its forms, whether electronic or print, discharges a very onerous duty of keeping the people knowledgeable and informed - The impact of media is far-reaching as it reaches not only ·the people physically but also influences them mentally - It creates opinions, broadcasts different points of view; brings to the fore wrongs and lapses of the Government and all other governing bodies and is an important tool in restraining

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