MEDIA – A VALUABLE MEANS TO JUSTICE
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India is the seventh largest democratic country in the world. India has a vast political history. It has been ruled by various kings. India has undergone various changes in 20th century. India was under the colonial rule for over two centuries. In 1947, India got independence from the brutal clutches of British rule. After independence framers of the constitution has adopted to it a democratic form of government after studying various forms of government. India is a country with a diverse population belonging to various religions, races, castes and creed. Traditionally called as HINDUSTAN, India is homeland to people belonging to different religions like Hindus, Muslims, and Christians etc. democracy means of the people, by the people and for the people. This means India has a government which is elected by the people for themselves. The Indian Constitution was framed with utmost care that it provides various freedoms and liberties to its citizens. Part III of the Indian Constitution contains Articles 12 to 35 which enshrine fundamental rights.
Every democratic government is based on four essential pillars. The Indian Union constitutes of four pillars. They are called as Legislature, Executive, Judiciary and Media. The Indian Constitution provides framework for the first three estates. But there is no mention of media as fourth estate in Indian Constitution. All the three estates are independent of each other. They have a complete sovereignty in their field.
Media being a fourth estate has a prominent role in the success of democracy. In democracy every individual has a say but everyone cannot rule. We need to elect our representatives to rule us. Legislature is involved in the law making procedures. Executive is responsible for implementation of laws made by legislature. Judiciary, being the third estate, is responsible for resolving disputes between people in the society. At the same time, it is also a guardian of fundamental rights of citizens. But it is always not possible for the judiciary to redress the disputes or differences in the society. Media acts as a bridge to seek justice.
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