Role and responsibilities of Press Council of India

The Press Council of India was first established in the year 1966 by the Parliament of India,
recommended by the first Press Commission. The object was to preserve the freedom of the press and
for maintaining and improving the standards of the press in India. Presently, the function of the council
is governed under the Press Council Act, 1978. It is headed by the Chairman, who should be a retired
judge of the Supreme court of India. The Council has 28 members of which 20 must represent the press
by being nominated by the press organizations, agencies and other bodies. 5 members are nominated
by the 2 houses of the parliament and 3 represents cultural and legal fields and one nominee of the Bar
Council of India. They serve for a term of 3 years. The Council was reconstituted on 22nd May 2001.

Helps newspapers maintain their independence. Develops a code of conduct for newspapers to high
professional standards. Works to promote news-related research and technical areas. About India
Promotes on-time delivery of newspapers from one location to another Promotes the smooth flow of
newspaper production or publication in a proper manner Helps to keep track of the entire operation,
production and processing of the newspaper Ensures the maintenance of the newspaper The tastes of
the population must be considered, and the rights and responsibilities of the citizens guaranteed.

They have the power to censor any rule that is generally against journalists' ethics and public taste, and
they can open any investigation against any editor of the magazine if they discover anything related to
the press You. The procedure must be conducted with a view to the trial under Articles 193 and 228 of
the Indian Criminal Code.

The press plays a very important role in today's world. The news that the various newspapers deliver
must be correct because all citizens of India read the newspaper and it affects their lives. Nothing vague
should be mentioned in the newspaper. All the news from all industries. People have the right to know
what is going on in the world. The India Press Council is important in preventing press misbehavior. With
the passage of the law, the situation of the press has improved a lot of journalists are afraid of
publishing false reports, as this can affect their careers and can also have their license withdrawn. There
are many competitions that take place between different newspapers.