NEED AND IMPORTANCE OF REGULATIONS OF MEDIA IN INDIA

The most crucial organ of democratic society is the media. The smooth operation of a parliamentary government is measured by press freedom. The media is the most effective means of communicating with the general public. However, media standards and quality have recently deteriorated significantly. Corruption, bought journalism, and invasions of privacy are just a few of the issues that have resulted in an upsurge in complaints. The media's unrestricted power and freedom has resulted in its arbitrary usage. The necessity of the hour is for some type of regulation to prevent the media from abusing the freedom it has been granted. There are many rules and regulations for media regulation that have already been established, but they have all proven to be ineffective. Regularizing the media does not imply a violation of the Indian Constitution's Article 19(1)(a). In several occasions, the courts have ruled that media regulation and restrictions can be imposed if they are necessary for a fair trial and the administration of justice. As a result, media regulation is critical to ensure that it operates within the constraints.