Press Council

Katju says media incapable of self regulation

As the issue of media regulation is raised in Parliament by Congress MP Meenakshi Natrajan, Press Council of India chairman Markandey Katju has said the media, particularly television channels, have been unable to self-regulate and need monitoring.

Leone's past should not be held against her: Katju

Leone's appearance on the Colors channel show Big Boss has been a subject of controversy for quite some time.

Complaints to Press Council surge

During the first 10 years of the council between 1966 to 1974, it was approached by about 600 complainants.

Katju critical of media prominence to Dev Anand's death

Press Council Chairman Justice Markandey Katju today attacked the prominence given to the coverage of actor Dev Anand's death in the Indian media.

Katju vs media: Both sides need to pull back from brink

The war of words between Justice Katju and media organisations has gone on for too long. Both need to pull back instead of feeding the mistrust further.

Media under Lokpal: Who guards the guardians in India?

There has been instant outrage at suggestions that the media be brought under the Lokpal Bill.