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Sevanti Ninan
Sevanti Ninan was a media columnist for The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, and currently writes for The Telegraph. She was founder-editor of the media watchdog, TheHoot.org. Her books include Headlines from the Heartland and Through the Magic Window.
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The Tribulations of Trial by Media
Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Kota Neelima, Sevanti Ninan and Pushpesh Pant in conversation with Indrani Bagchi
Sensational and often toxic coverage by electronic and print media interferes with due process and judicial enquiry. Accused and victim alike suffer assaults upon their right to privacy and fair trial. In conversation with Indrani Bagchi, reputed journalists and media persons discuss the causes of this criminal responsibility and the ethical and legal framework required to contain this dangerous and despicable trend.