news broadcast codes
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News broadcastOn Private Radio channels in India
Principles & practicesBy-Dr. Keshav Sathaye
News broadcast codes does not permit
. Criticism of friendly countries; Attack on religions or communities; Anything obscene or defamatory;
News broadcast codes disallow
Incitement to violence or anything against maintenance of law & order
. Anything amounting to contempt of court; Aspersions against the integrity of the President,
Governors and the Judiciary.
News broadcast codes restrict
Attack on a political party by name; Hostile criticism of any State or the Center;
Anything showing disrespect to the Constitution or advocating change in the Constitution by violence; but advocating changes in
a constitutional way should not be debarred
News broadcast codes resisit
Appeal for funds except for the Prime minster’s National Relief Fund, at a time of External
Emergency or if the Country is faced with a natural calamity such a floods, earthquake or
cyclone.
News broadcast codes reject
Direct publicity for or on behalf of an individual or organization which is likely to benefit only that
individual or organization
News broadcast codes does not permit
Trade names in broadcasts which amount to advertising directly (except in Commercial
Services).
News broadcast norms
trustees of public , seek the truth and to
report it fairly
News broadcast norms
stand fully accountable foractions.
News broadcast norms
adhering to high standards of journalism
News broadcast norms because
the most potent influence on public opinion
News broadcast norms
do not select news for the purpose of either
promoting or hindering either side of any controversial public
issue
News broadcast norms
News shall not be selected or designed to promote any
particular belief, opinion or desires of any interest group.
News broadcast norms
purpose of dissemination of news in a democracy is to educate and inform the
people of the happenings in the country
News broadcast norms
ensure a full and fair presentation , presenting all
points of view , selection of items of news shall also be governed
by public interest
News broadcast principles
Impartiality and objectivity Accuracy is at the heart of the
news
News broadcast principles
Avoid defamatory or Libelous contents and Ensuring
neutrality: .
News broadcast principles
Reporting on crime and safeguards to ensure crime and
violence are not glorified:
News broadcast principles
No Depiction of violence or intimidation against women and
children:
News broadcast principles
must not intrude on private lives, unless clearly established larger and identifiable public interest
for such a broadcast.
News broadcast principles
Refraining from advocating or encouraging superstition and
occultism :
News broadcast principles
significant mistakes made in the broadcast is acknowledged and
corrected on air immediately
News broadcast principles
All radio News Channels will on their website, create provision to
receive listeners’ feedback
News broadcast principles
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