Media Trial and Social Accountability
The emergence of media as an indispensable aspect of human existence has not been without baggage. While the media has played an important role in today’s globalised world, its everexpanding sphere of activity has touched certain aspects of human life that has come up for some sharp criticism in recent times. The changed role of media has forced people to pause and ponder and reflect on the need to reconsider the role of media in a time when history is taking a new turn. Seen in the Indian perspective, the role of media has been very critical at this point of time when it needs to cautious and careful in its effort to perform its expected duty. This paper tries in a succinct way to analyse the prevailing condition of the role played by media and how it touches the rights of people in ways both seen and unseen.