The Madras High Court has asserted that press freedom and privacy are intertwined and that surveillance constitutes an attack on the press, which is considered the fourth pillar of democracy. The ...

Referring to the arrest of a journalist in Sandeshkhali as unfortunate and an insult to the fourth pillar of democracy, Thakur said such incidents also adversely impact India's global ranking.

Justice Ilanthiraiyan of Madras HC cited the Press Council Act, noting that the source of information reported by journalists is protected under Sec 15(2), which safeguards privileged communication ...