Supreme Court Said- Danger From Hate Speech, Need For Free And Balanced Press In India

Justice Nagaratna said that if TV channels are found violating the program code by indulging in the promotion of hate speech, action can be taken against their management. He said that we want a free and balanced press in India. The lawyer representing the News Broadcasters Association claimed that thousands of complaints have been received in the last one year and action has been taken against the channels. The bench said that in a program telecast live, the key to the fairness of the program rests with the anchor. If the anchor is not fair, he will not allow counter-votes by muting the speaker or not asking questions from the other side. It is a symbol of prejudice.