Rs 100 cr for a media mistake? Surely, that’s all wrong

The good thing about the Supreme Court’s refusal on Monday to stay a Bombay High Court order in a defamation case is that it will force news channels, newspapers and other media to take the law of defamation seriously once again. In our rush to be first and shrill and eye-catching, we have often done less than justice to the business of being balanced in the way we report on issues and people. Many TV channels have, in fact, gone overboard by conducting inquisitions rather than Q&As. This is, therefore, a good time for the media to reflect on its responsibilities – a point made by Press Council Chairman Markandey Katju, too.

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