Q. Consider the following statements regarding Press Council of India
1. It does not have the power to review the functioning of electronic media like radio, television and internet media.
2. They can penalize newspapers, news agencies, editors and journalists for violation of the guidelines.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
- The Press Council of India was first set up in the year 1966 by the Parliament on the recommendations of the First Press Commission.
- Aim: To preserve the freedom of the press and maintain and improve the standards of the press in India.
- The present Council functions under the Press Council Act, 1978. It is a statutory, quasi-judicial authority functioning as a watchdog of the press, for the press and by the press.
- Limitations of PCI:
- They cannot penalize newspapers, news agencies, editors and journalists for violation of the guidelines.
- The PCI only overviews the functioning of print media. It can enforce standards upon newspapers, journals, magazines and other forms of print media.
- It does not have the power to review the functioning of electronic media like radio, television and internet media.
Read more: Press Council of India (PCI)
Source: Times of India
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