Media has always been an eye-opener to the people. There are mentions of the print media playing a pivotal role during the Indian independence. Since then, this FOURTH PILLAR of the Indian democracy has become more and more concrete. Media has certainly done a lot of good to the nation. Various scams have been divulged by Media recently. It keeps the murder and rape stories burning. It has put immense pressure on the bureaucrats and judiciary to perform.
But, the issue is has the media, along with its numerous positives, crossed the line? Has it transgressed the limits? Has the idea of self-regulation of Media a failure during the era of cut-throat competition in the industry?
The Media has been accused of conducting the trial on their own and making the accused, a convict by the hype and speculations. Probably that is the reason why Kanimozhi and Raja are finding it hard to get their bail sanctioned. The hype created by media disables the Court to do so, something that is done in normal course. The Media has on several occasions gone a bit far affecting various persons.
The question still stands tall, is there a need for the media to be regulated by an outside body??
If the answer is in affirmative, would it not be hindering with the pious and sacrosanct right of the Media to ‘Speech and expression’ guaranteed under the Constitution. Further, with the fastening world, political developments are vary fast. Would the media be waiting for an approval of a body, every time some controversial story has to be broadcast.
Media, should be allowed to regulate itself. One should repose more faith in them with a belief that they would collectively ensure that no wrong is promoted by them.
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