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“Judicial recognition of the media as a public functionary expands constitutional accountability but also raises concerns for press freedom.” Discuss.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure Q3. “Judicial recognition of the media as a public functionary expands constitutional accountability but also raises concerns for press freedom.” Discuss. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The recent Delhi High Court (2026) judgment recognising the media as …

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“Freedom of the press is not merely a democratic right but a functional necessity for accountable governance”. Comment.

Topic: Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Q3. “Freedom of the press is not merely a democratic right but a functional necessity for accountable governance”. Comment. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Growing concerns regarding media independence, digital misinformation and declining institutional accountability have renewed …

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South Asia Press Freedom Report 2024–25

Syllabus: Governance Source:  TH Context: The 23rd Annual South Asia Press Freedom Report 2024–25, titled “Frontline Democracy: Media and Political Churn”, has flagged India as part of a wider trend of shrinking press freedom. About South Asia Press Freedom Report 2024–25: Publisher: Asia Press Freedom group Coverage: 8 South Asian countries – India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, …

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SC: Critical views on government policies not anti-establishment

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Indian Constitution—Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure   Source: TH Context: The SC set aside the Centre’s order refusing to grant the renewal of the broadcast licence to a Malayalam news channel (Media One).   Background: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting refused to renew the broadcast …

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