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Media should have penal provisions for irresponsible reporting: Javadekar

Prakash Javadekar

BS Reporter
Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday described the Press Council of India as a "toothless wonder." Stressing on the need for media to develop "self-mechanisms (that) should have provision for penal action for irresponsible reporting", he said no freedom comes without responsibility.

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First Published: Aug 09 2014 | 12:43 AM IST

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