The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Freedom of press and accountability are important: Delhi High Court
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Delhi High Court granted bail to two individuals accused of assaulting freelance reporters, while noting the lack of accountability among unregulated digital content creators. The court emphasized that while press freedom is vital, it does not excuse violence against those acting as 'reporters' without training.
The Delhi High Court has observed that nowadays virtually anyone armed with a mobile phone and a microphone can proclaim themselves to be a “reporter”, often without any journalistic training, ethical grounding, or accountability.
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