Freedom of speech plays a pivotal role in public opinion generation on matters dominating the country…

NewsBharati    25-Jul-2018
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New Delhi, July 25: Freedom of speech plays a pivotal role in public opinion generation on matters dominating the country… says Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra while giving his Presidential address at a talk hosted by the International Law Association.


 

CJI also said that said that no restrictions should be imposed on media and a responsible fourth estate should be guided by self-regulation and self-realization.

He also delved into the contribution made by media in ensuring that the majesty of Law is upheld stating that the fourth estate of the democracy was contributing towards “ensuring a fair trial and equitable distribution of justice.”

“Media has a responsibility of maintaining objectivity while reporting especially in cases which can stir the emotions of the public. Paramount consideration should be given to the ethics and professional morality”, he said.

CJI Misra further added, “I’m of the firm belief there should be no guidelines (for media). Let them frame their own guidelines and be guided by that. Nothing serves better than the individual or collective guidelines of the press. There should be no imposition but some sort of self-realization.”