Comprehending Media Freedom

Abstract

The concept of freedom of expression and freedom of electronic media along with its related connotations have been discussed at length under this article. This article comprehended and analyzed as to what is included in the media freedom and what are the rights associated with it. Under the current study Doctrinal legal research method is adopted. This article finds among others that media freedom finds its protection under the parasol of freedom of expression and press. With the progression of technologies, the electronic media has gained much more importance as compared to print media.. This article concludes that although media has attained much importance and freedom in recent times, but this freedom must not be unbridled or uncontrolled. Furthermore, new technologies have also necessitated that the freedom of expression principle needs liberal interpretation to save the interests of citizens and also to make room for protection and promotion of new technologies.