Supreme Court Flags Difficulty Amid Rise in Self-Claimed Journalists
· India · NDTV
The Supreme Court of India observed that identifying genuine journalists has become challenging due to increasing self-proclaimed reporters. The remarks came during a hearing on a plea alleging police harassment of journalists covering protests in Delhi. The court did not specify which protests were referenced. No details were provided on the number of journalists allegedly harassed.
Why it matters
The observation impacts press freedom and the legal protections for journalists, especially in chaotic situations where verification is hard. It raises accountability questions for both authorities and media workers.
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