FREEDOM OF PRESS IN INDIA AND THE LAW OF DEFAMATION

Author Name: Dr. Parul Pareek (Legal Associate)

Volume/Issue: 02/11

Country: India

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/05.2022-36796973/UIJIR

Affiliation:

Former Assistant Professor, School of Law, Mody University of Science & Technology, Lakshmangarh, Sikar, Rajasthan, India

ABSTRACT

According to the Bhagwad Gita, Defamation is worse than death for a man of honour. It is regarded as a source of enormous harm. Reputation is a critical and vital aspect of an individual's dignity, and the right to reputation is an inherent right protected by Article 21 of the Constitution of India. Defamation is an attack on a person's reputation. The idea of defamation evolved as a result of the continuous conflict between the protection of an individual's character and privacy and the right to free speech and expression. Article 19 of the Constitution vests people with a variety of liberties. Article 19(2), on the other hand, imposes reasonable restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression guaranteed by Article 19(1)(a). This paper discusses the law relating to defamation in India with special reference to freedom of Press.

Key words: Media, Freedom, Defamation, Law, Speech and Expression