First Amendment

Second Amendment

Nineteenth Amendment

Twenty-first Amendment

To protect the nation from internal and external threats

To regulate the economy and ensure economic stability

To promote social justice and equality

To uphold the rule of law and protect individual rights

It imposes restrictions on the publication of sensitive information

It grants the media special privileges and exemptions

It has no direct impact on the media

It requires the media to actively support the government's security initiatives

The government's power to prevent the publication of certain information before it is released

The media's obligation to self-censor and avoid publishing sensitive information

The legal requirement for the media to obtain prior approval from the government before publishing certain content

The right of the media to challenge government restrictions on publication

The Indian Express Newspaper (P) Ltd. v. Union of India

Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. v. Union of India

Romesh Thapar v. State of Madras

Sakal Papers (P) Ltd. v. Union of India

To interpret and enforce the laws related to National Security and press freedom

To provide legal advice to the government and the media on these matters

To resolve disputes between the government and the media regarding the publication of sensitive information

To conduct public awareness campaigns about the importance of both National Security Law and the freedom of the press

By exercising self-censorship and avoiding the publication of sensitive information

By actively supporting the government's security initiatives and promoting patriotism

By engaging in investigative journalism to uncover potential threats to national security

By providing a platform for diverse perspectives and promoting public discourse on security-related issues

Government restrictions on access to information

Threats and intimidation from various actors

The complexity and technical nature of national security matters

All of the above

By establishing clear guidelines and protocols for the release of sensitive information

By fostering open communication and dialogue between government officials and journalists

By providing training and support to journalists on national security issues

All of the above

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

The European Convention on Human Rights

All of the above

The right of the public to access information that is essential for their well-being and decision-making

The government's duty to protect national security interests, even if it means withholding information from the public

The media's responsibility to prioritize national security over the public's right to know

None of the above

By conducting investigative journalism to uncover potential abuses of power

By providing a platform for whistleblowers to share information about wrongdoing

By holding government officials accountable through critical reporting and analysis

All of the above

Protecting the identities of confidential sources

Balancing the public's right to know with potential harm to national security

Avoiding sensationalism and fear-mongering in reporting

All of the above

The Official Secrets Act, 1923

The National Security Act, 1980

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

The Foreigners Act, 1946