Direct the Indian Press to cover sexual offences sensitively

The Issue

Several sections of the media have been irresponsible and insensitive in their reporting of sexual offences in the recent past. In the interests of the victim and the interests of justice, we think the Press Council of India should restrain those sections of the media for flagrant violation of its rules and journalistic ethics.

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The Issue

Several sections of the media have been irresponsible and insensitive in their reporting of sexual offences in the recent past. In the interests of the victim and the interests of justice, we think the Press Council of India should restrain those sections of the media for flagrant violation of its rules and journalistic ethics.

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The Decision Makers

Chairman, Press Council of India
Chairman, Press Council of India
Student Bar Association, National Law School of India University

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