Freedom Of The Press & Challenges Of New Scientific Development
- IJLLR Journal
- Jan 7
- 1 min read
Adv. Vinodini Priya. S, LLM, Government Law College Vellore, Tamilnadu
ABSTRACT:
Freedom of the press & Challenges faced in the new scientific era is a conflicting topic between the rights and their restrictions. This topic covers the Press freedom challenges faced from the historical period (i.e., dating back to the 16th century) with the updations/ restrictions laid down till this modern era. This article is segregated into 5 heads:
(i). Introduction: Press Freedom is provided as it depicts the hallmark of democracy. With progress in emerging technologies & science, there are pros and cons followed accordingly.
(ii). Legal & historical background with ‘case laws’: Freedom of the Press inculcated in the Freedom of Speech & Expression (or Opinion) is provided both in International & Indian Level. In International Legislation, the topic is covered from the English Bill of Rights, 1689 to SDGs. In Indian Legislation covering from Press Act, 1799, the Indian Constitution,1950, and statutory laws through the Information Technology Act, 2000 & Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
In the legal precedents few of the landmark case laws protecting the rights as well as providing “reasonable restrictions” for the said freedom of the press is also depicted.
(iii). Challenges Faced in the New Scientific Era in Crux as well as Brief View: This area covers misleading information, deepfakes, legal challenges or thretenments, cybersecurity risks, lack in accessing technology by the journalists, etc, as a crux as well as brief view is provided.
(iv). Navigating the Challenges: Setting up of an authority to aid in ethical freedom of the press; Digital literacy; Legal aids & Support for journalists in conflicted zones, whistle-blowers, etc.
