- Introduction
“There are only two forces that can carry light to all the corners of the globe- the Sun in the
heaven and the associated press (media) down here.” – Mark Twain (American author)
The status of the democracy can be calculated on the freedom given to the media and the
independence that they enjoy. With these credentials the responsibilities on the shoulders of the
media increases. Media which manifests social transformation through noble ideas and its activism
entail careful attention in its regulation. Media helps society in ensuring that those in important and
influential positions remain transparent and accountable for their actions which is possible through
media activism.
It is one of the responsibilities of the media to expose social evils and help to eradicate it, and
we consider sting operation is one of the weapons from the quiver. Therefore on the same time while
discussing such role of the media, we need to focus on its Constitutional, legal and ethical aspects.
There arises a need to protect and regulate a noble idea of sting operation for envisaging Public
Interest. For the same, we must analyse the problems and loopholes which become hurdles for it and
then try to overcome it with the solutions already present with us and future implementations of it.
NEED TO PROTECT AND REGULATE A NOBLE IDEA OF STINGOPERATION FOR ENVISAGING PUBLIC INTEREST
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