Press plays an important role in creating awareness about politics amongst the masses by educating as well as criticizing about government policies. Press is not a silent spectator or a mere commentator rather it is responsible for analyzing as well as critical discourse about policies. The extent of freedom in a country can be judged by the amount of freedom the press enjoys there, specially a dissident press. The freedom of press in India is derived from the freedom of speech and expression and is subject to the same restrictions as the freedom of speech and expression and not more. Press censorship amounts to a violation of the right of information as well as a violation of freedom of speech. Freedom of press is essential in a democracy to ensure a check on the government functioning. Curtailing this freedom on grounds other than the ones mentioned in the Constitution is a complete violation of constitutional freedoms. Ensuring the freedom to analyze and criticize the government actions ensures the freedom of public. It is a safeguard from government excesses and is a safeguard from tyrannical actions.
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