Inadequate Legislation for Prevention of Media Trial

Abstract

Media is the fourth pillar of democracy and a responsible medium for communication. During colonial rule media was completely regulated and didn't have freedom to circulate information which they want. As the time changes, media started to get recognised and its importance was seen after the coming of Indian Constitution and after landmark constitutional cases. Media got recognised and at the same time it got its right to freedom to circulate any information which they desire. Media was a responsible and informative one and propagates news which is good for the society. But recently we can see that lots of media has come up and so the competition arises and thus media circulates news in a sensational and misleading way only for increasing viewers and television rating point. Even though there are lots of legislations for media but still it is not sufficient to control and regulate media. We need an adequate and uniform legislation for regulating all kinds of media. It should be a legislation which has to make sure that media enjoys its freedom of speech and expression and at the same time it should make sure that media does not exceed its rights. INTRODUCTION Media known to be the watchdog of the nation has great significance from the colonial rule. During olden time it was a main medium used for circulating information to the public. Even though it is considered as the main source of information but still didn't have the freedom to circulate whatever it wants. It was controlled by the British people who decide what to circulate and what not to circulate to the public. Ther