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Calcutta HC: Reporting of Illegal Activity in Honest Way, Fundamental Right of Reporter - (04 Aug 2020)

MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION

Calcutta HC has said it is the fundamental right of a reporter to publish news of “any illegal” activity “in an honest way”, and “proper reporting” can help authorities act against offenders, while grating relief to a journalist, against whom three First Information Reports were lodged.

Tags : CALCUTTA HIGH COURT   REPORTING OF ILLEGAL ACTIVITY  

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