Liberation Of Press Subject To External Regulations

“Freedom of expression” is the fountainhead of civilization. The germinal idea of this freedom is embedded in the cultural heritage of mankind. Article 19 (1) (a) of the Indian Constitution guarantees its citizens the right to “freedom of speech and expression”. The ambit of this freedom is not confined to oral utterances. It also includes the freedom to communicate or circulate information and views by written words or through printed material. It is thus obvious that “freedom of the press” is an integral part of freedom of expression.  It is axiomatic that freedom of the press is essential for the smooth functioning of democracy. A free press that is without prior restraint or pre-censorship is regarded as a prerequisite of modern-day liberal democracies. A free press plays a very significant role in the political economic social and cultural spheres of life of a country. Disseminating diverse news and views relating to governmental policies and activities of other public intuitions educates the people helps them to form a rational opinion about the achievements or failure of the government. The has been divided into five chapters which describe the freedom of speech and expression hate speech Regulation mechanism of the press Limitations Of Self-Regulation For The Press and conclusion.