18वीं लोकसभा के लिए चल रहे चुनाव के बीच, कलकत्ता उच्च न्यायालय ने चुनाव आयोग को निर्देश दिया कि चुनाव पूरा होने तक सत्तारूढ़ पार्टी (भाजपा) को टीएमसी के खिलाफ किसी भी प्रकार के विज्ञापन प्रकाशित करने और मीडिया के किसी भी रूप में ऐसे विज्ञापन प्रकाशित करने से रोका जाता है
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The Election Commission of India issued instructions for regulating the use of social media in election campaigning, noting that legal provisions applying to other media also apply to social media. It requires candidates to disclose their social media accounts to the Commission, expenditures on social media campaigning to be reported, and content on social media to comply with the Model Code of Conduct. Political advertisements on social media must also be pre-certified as with other electronic media.
1. The Election Commission of India sent a letter to all recognized national and state political parties regarding compliance with Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which prohibits election campaigning through public meetings and media during the period of silence before voting.
2. A committee was formed to review Section 126 in the context of modern communication technology and social media. The committee recommended that political parties instruct their leaders and campaigners to observe the period of silence on all media as intended by Section 126.
3. During multi-phase elections where the period of silence is ongoing in some constituencies but campaigning continues in others, there should be no direct or indirect references that solicit support for parties or candidates in constituencies with
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The citizen's group Citizens for Justice and Peace has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India regarding a front-page political advertisement published by the BJP in the Hindi newspaper Dainik Jagran on the last day of polling for the Uttar Pradesh state assembly elections. The group argues that the advertisement violates the Model Code of Conduct by promoting the BJP and seeking to influence voters' choices on polling day. They request that the Election Commission take strict action against the BJP for compromising the free and fair electoral process.
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https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/Press_Note_Bihar_2020%20Final.pdf
Local authority publicity must promote local democracy and services rather than support political parties. Additional legal restrictions apply during elections to avoid supporting or damaging candidates. Judgement on publicity should consider its purpose, subject, style, spokesman and cost effectiveness to avoid improper influence on political support.
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Election Commission of India Guidelines on declaring Social Media usage and expenditure for the purpose of Elections by political parties and candidates.
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1. The Election Commission of India sent a letter to all recognized national and state political parties regarding compliance with Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which prohibits election campaigning through public meetings and media during the period of silence before voting.
2. A committee was formed to review Section 126 in the context of modern communication technology and social media. The committee recommended that political parties instruct their leaders and campaigners to observe the period of silence on all media as intended by Section 126.
3. During multi-phase elections where the period of silence is ongoing in some constituencies but campaigning continues in others, there should be no direct or indirect references that solicit support for parties or candidates in constituencies with
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The document is a complaint letter sent to the Chief Electoral Officer of Uttar Pradesh and the State Election Commissioner regarding a political advertisement published by the BJP party in a newspaper on the last day of state assembly elections. The letter argues that the advertisement violates the Model Code of Conduct and relevant sections of the Representation of People's Act as it was published during the silent period and aims to influence voters. The letter requests that strict action be taken against BJP for compromising the free and fair electoral process.
For website 220310 cjp complaint to eci front page adsabrangsabrang
The citizen's group Citizens for Justice and Peace has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India regarding a front-page political advertisement published by the BJP in the Hindi newspaper Dainik Jagran on the last day of polling for the Uttar Pradesh state assembly elections. The group argues that the advertisement violates the Model Code of Conduct by promoting the BJP and seeking to influence voters' choices on polling day. They request that the Election Commission take strict action against the BJP for compromising the free and fair electoral process.
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Election Commission of India today announced the schedule for 2020 General Elections to State Legislative Assembly of Bihar.
Click here to see Schedule
https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/Press_Note_Bihar_2020%20Final.pdf
Local authority publicity must promote local democracy and services rather than support political parties. Additional legal restrictions apply during elections to avoid supporting or damaging candidates. Judgement on publicity should consider its purpose, subject, style, spokesman and cost effectiveness to avoid improper influence on political support.
This document is a Supreme Court of India judgment regarding the constitutionality of Section 66A of the Information Technology Act 2000, which criminalizes sending offensive or annoying messages through a computer or communication device. The petitioners argued that Section 66A infringes the fundamental right to free speech guaranteed by the Constitution. The Court discussed the importance of free speech in a democracy as outlined in previous judgments. It also discussed the "marketplace of ideas" concept that truth emerges from open discussion. The judgment considers the arguments for and against Section 66A's constitutionality in relation to freedom of speech and other rights.
This document is a Supreme Court of India judgment regarding the constitutionality of Section 66A of the Information Technology Act 2000, which criminalizes sending offensive or annoying messages through a computer or communication device. The petitioners argued that Section 66A infringes the fundamental right to free speech guaranteed by the Constitution. The Court discussed the importance of free speech in a democracy as outlined in previous judgments. It also discussed the "marketplace of ideas" concept that truth emerges from open discussion. The judgment considers the arguments for and against Section 66A's constitutionality in relation to freedom of speech and other rights.
This document discusses the history and development of radio broadcasting in India from its origins with the Indian Broadcasting Company to the current organization All India Radio (AIR) under Prasar Bharati. It outlines the organizational structure and functions of AIR, the different types of radio broadcasts, and the autonomy and privatization of radio over time. It also describes the code of conduct for radio broadcasts, particularly regarding elections.
Community radio stations aim to serve local communities by involving community members in broadcasting programs. They allow for low-cost transmission via portable receivers. Non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and agricultural universities are eligible to apply to set up community radio stations. The application process involves obtaining a letter of intent and clearance from various ministries. Permission is granted for 5 years if terms are met, such as establishing the station within 3 months and retaining broadcasts for 3 months. Limited advertising of local events and businesses is allowed.
This document contains the rules and regulations issued by the Commission on Elections of the Philippines for implementing the Fair Election Act for the May 9, 2022 national and local elections. It defines key terms, sets the campaign periods, and outlines rules regarding permitted and prohibited forms of election propaganda and campaigning through various media platforms, including requirements for political advertisements.
The document outlines the statutory authorities regulating media in India. It discusses the historical perspective of mass media laws in India dating back to the Gagging Act of 1857 and the Press and Registration of Books Act of 1867. It then summarizes the key laws governing print media, broadcast media, films, advertising, and cyber laws in India. The media landscape has evolved from being entirely government controlled to becoming more privatized and subject to reasonable restrictions as outlined in the Indian Constitution.
This document outlines new rules in India for intermediaries and digital media called the Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. Some key points:
- It defines terms related to digital media, online content, intermediaries, publishers, and social media platforms.
- It establishes guidelines for intermediaries to follow regarding due diligence, prominently publishing terms of use, and prohibiting certain types of content.
- It constitutes an Inter-Departmental Committee to oversee implementation of the rules for digital media and publishers.
1. This document outlines two petitions challenging the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
2. The first petition is filed by a digital news portal called "The Leaflet" arguing the rules infringe on fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. The second petition is a public interest litigation filed by a veteran journalist making similar arguments.
3. The petitions seek interim relief from certain rules they argue are draconian, arbitrary and unconstitutional including rules regarding observance of a Code of Ethics and the establishment of an Inter-Departmental Committee to hear complaints about code violations.
The Commission on Elections of the Philippines issued a resolution clarifying and amending certain provisions of Resolution No. 9615. The resolution clarifies restrictions on election propaganda through mass media, corrects typographical errors, and revises requirements for publishing election surveys. It also establishes procedures for registered political parties and candidates to invoke their right to reply to charges made against them in the media.
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Two hundred days after the triggering of Article 80 by the President of the Republic Kais Saied, the hypotheses raised by the two previous bulletins -issued respectively 50 and 100 days after the onset of the state of exception- namely that of a “break in continuity”1, an “erosion of the rule of law and a threat to freedoms”2 are becoming more and more confirmed every day.
The authoritarian nature of the practice of power introduced by the President, who, since the so-called Decree 117, has had all the executive and legislative powers in his hands, is becoming established.
The government of India aims to ensure an open, safe, trusted and accountable internet for citizens. To achieve this, new Information Technology Rules were notified in 2021 that place specific obligations on social media companies regarding content hosting and removal. Significant social media companies must appoint chief compliance officers responsible for ensuring compliance with the IT Act. The government has established grievance appellate committees for users to appeal social media account suspensions or content removal decisions. From 2022, the government issued directions under the IT Act to block 6,775 URLs across websites and social media, following the blocking process prescribed in the IT Rules. The government does not interfere with or control social media companies but the rules require them to not violate citizens' constitutional rights like freedom of expression when
Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution guarantees citizens the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression. However, this right is subject to reasonable restrictions related to sovereignty, security, public order, decency, contempt of court, defamation, and incitement of offenses. Section 66A of the IT Act, which criminalized sending offensive messages online, has been criticized as an unreasonable restriction on free speech. While artistic works may cause offense, the courts have held that offense alone does not amount to a criminal act. Sedition laws under the IPC must also be narrowly construed to only criminalize speech that incites violence or disorder.
The document outlines the key obligations and requirements for public authorities under the Right to Information Act in India. It discusses that public authorities must proactively publish information on their organization, functions, processes, policies and decisions. They must also designate Public Information Officers, Assistant Public Information Officers and Appellate Officers to respond to information requests from citizens. Public authorities are required to submit annual reports on implementation of the Act and comply with decisions of Information Commissions. The overall aim is to create a regime that provides citizens access to information held by the government to promote transparency.
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The document proposes several electoral reforms put forth by the Election Commission of India. It discusses proposed amendments to the Constitution of India to provide greater constitutional protection and safeguards to all members of the Election Commission, including Election Commissioners, similar to what is provided to the Chief Election Commissioner. It proposes making the budget of the Election Commission a "charged" expenditure to symbolize its independence. It also proposes establishing an independent secretariat for the Election Commission to insulate it from executive interference in matters like appointments and promotions of staff.
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This document provides a summary of the laws and rules governing election finance in the Philippines. It outlines the constitutional framework which emphasizes accountability, equal access to public service, and minimizing election spending. It also describes the governing statutes, relevant terms, sources of campaign funds, permissible expenditures, and recording/reporting requirements. The document aims to increase transparency around political financing.
केरल उच्च न्यायालय ने 11 जून, 2024 को मंडला पूजा में भाग लेने की अनुमति मांगने वाली 10 वर्षीय लड़की की रिट याचिका को खारिज कर दिया, जिसमें सर्वोच्च न्यायालय की एक बड़ी पीठ के समक्ष इस मुद्दे की लंबित प्रकृति पर जोर दिया गया। यह आदेश न्यायमूर्ति अनिल के. नरेंद्रन और न्यायमूर्ति हरिशंकर वी. मेनन की खंडपीठ द्वारा पारित किया गया
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हम आग्रह करते हैं कि जो भी सत्ता में आए, वह संविधान का पालन करे, उसकी रक्षा करे और उसे बनाए रखे।" प्रस्ताव में कुल तीन प्रमुख हस्तक्षेप और उनके तंत्र भी प्रस्तुत किए गए। पहला हस्तक्षेप स्वतंत्र मीडिया को प्रोत्साहित करके, वास्तविकता पर आधारित काउंटर नैरेटिव का निर्माण करके और सत्तारूढ़ सरकार द्वारा नियोजित मनोवैज्ञानिक हेरफेर की रणनीति का मुकाबला करके लोगों द्वारा निर्धारित कथा को बनाए रखना और उस पर कार्यकरना था।
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1. Election Commission of India
Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road. NeW D0lhi-l10Q01
No. ECUPN/38/2024 Date: 02.04.2024
PRESS NOTB
Sub: General elections to Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies of Andhra
Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha & Sikkimr2024 - Media Coverage
during the period referred to in Section 126 of the R.P. Act, 1951 and
other guidelines regarding.
The schedule for holding General Election to Lok Sabha and Legislative
Assernblies of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha & Sikkim, 2024hasbeen
announced on 16.03.2024. Poll is scheduled to be held in multiple phases on
19.04.2024, 26.04.2024, 07.05.2024, 13.05.2024, 20.05.2024, 25.05.2024 &
0t.06.2024.
In this regard, attention of all media is invited to the Section 126(1Xb) of the
Representation of the People Act, 1951 that prohibits displaying any election matter
by means, inter alia, of television, cinematograph or similar apparatus, in any polling
area during the period of forty-eight hours ending with the hour fixed for the
conclusion of the poll for any election in the polling area. The relevant portions of
the said Section 726 are re-produced below:
(126. Prohibition of public meeting during period of forty-eight hours ending with
hour fixed for conclusion of poll-
(1) No person shall-
(a) .
(b) Display to the public any election matter by means of cinematograph,
television or other similar apparatus;
(c). '."..
In any polling area during the period of forty-eight hours ending with the
1
2. (2)
hour fixed for the conclusion of the poll for any election in the polling area.
Any person who contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) shall be
punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years,
or with fine, or with both.
In this Section, the expression "election matter" means any matter intended or
calculated to influence or affect the result of an election
(3)
2. During elections, there are sometimes allegations ofviolation ofthe provisions
of the above Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 by TV
channels in the telecast of their panel discussions/debates and other news and current
affairs programmes. The Commission has clarified in the past that the said Section
126 prohibits displaying any 'election matter' by means, inter alia, of television or
similar apparatus, during the period of 48 hours ending with the hour fixed for
conclusion of poll in a constituency. "Election matter'r has been defined in that
Section as any matter intended or calculated to influence or affect the result of
an election. Violation of the aforesaid provisions of Section 126 is punishable with
imprisonment up to a period of two years, or with fine or both.
3. The Commission once again reiterates that the TV/Radio channels and cable
networks should ensure that the contents of the programmes telecastlbroadcastl
displayed by them during the period of 48 hours referred to in Section 126 do not
contain any material, including views/appeals by panelists/participants that may be
construed as promoting/ prejudicing the prospect of any particular pa(y or
candidate(s) or influencing/ affecting the result of the election. This shall, among
other things include display of any opinion poll and of standard debates, analysis,
visuals and sound-bytes.
4. Political advertisements on any election matter in TV, cable networks, radio,
Cinema Halls, use of bulk SMS/voice messages, audio visual displays in any polling
3. area during the period of forty-eight hours ending with the hour fixed for the
conclusion of the poll for any election in the polling area is also prohibited. "Election
matter" is defined as any matter intended or calculated to influence or affect the result
of an election.
5. Section 126 of the Representation of People Act, 1951, deals with prohibition
ofpublic meeting(s) or propagating and displaying election matter(s) to public, during
the operation of silence period. However, it is not applicable in a case of multi-phased
elections i.e. when the elections are held on different dates, if content of election
matter relates to subsequent phase(s) and in no way, have any reference to the polling
area, under silence period.
6. Attention is also invited to Section 126A of the R.P. Act 1951, which prohibits
Union territories (phase 7). Separate instructions will also be issued specifiing the
prohibition period for Exit Polls.
7 . During the period not covered by Section126, concerned TV/Radio/Cable/FM
channels/internet websites/Social Media platforms are free to approach the statel
district/ local authorities for necessary permission for conducting any
broadcast/Telecast related events (other than exit polls) which must also conform to
the provisions of the model code of conduct, the programme code laid down by the
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting under the Cable Network (Regulation)
Act with regard to decency, maintenance of corrmunal harrnony, etc.
8. Attention of all Internet websites and Social Media platforms is also invited to the
ll on the fi
4. provisions of The Information Technology Act, 2000, Information Technology
(Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 and, ECI
guidelines No-49l/SlW2}l3lCommunication, dt 25ftOctober, 2013 (Annexure-I), for
all political content on their platform. As regards political advertisement on electronic
media, the same needs pre-certification by the Committees set up at State/District
level as per the Commission's order No. 509/7 5l2004lJS-I, dt 15th April , 2004 and
letter no. 49 I lP aid News/2O 1 9/communication dated 25 .02.2019 .
9. Attention of all print media is also invited to the guidelines issued by Press
Council of India dated 30.07.2010 and 6Norms of Journatists Conduct -2022' to
follow for observance during the election. (Annexure-Il)
10. Attention of the electronic media is invited to the "Guidelines for Election
Broadcasts" issued by NBSA dt 3rd March, 2014. (Annexure-Ill)
11. Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has also developed a
56Voluntary Code of Ethics" for all the participating social media platforms to ensure
free, fair & ethical usage of their platforms to maintain integrity of the electoral
process during the General Elections to the Lok Sabha2019. As agreed by IAMAI,
vide letter dated 23.09.2019, the "Voluntary Code.ofEthics" shalt be observed during
all elections.Accordingly.the Code is also applicable in ongoing elections. Attention
of all concerned Social Mediaplatforms is invitedto the 6'Voluntary Code of Ethics,,
dt2}th March, 2019 in this regard. (Annexure-IV)
12. Further, it is also informed that no Political Party or Candidate or any other
Otganization or Person shall publish any Advertisement in the print media on poll
day and one day prior to potl day, unless the contents of political advertisements
are got pre-certified by them from the MCMC Committee at the State/District level,
5. as the case may be. The applicants shall have to apply to MCMC not later than 02(two)
days prior to the proposed date of publication of such advertisements.
13. As mentioned in the ECI advisory dated March 1,2024, Political advertisements
especially sky bus advertisements masquerading as news headlines to mislead readers
shall not be published in newspapers. There should be explicit restrictions on
advertisements predicting the victory of a particular party and any forrn of speculative
content related to election outcomes shall be avoided. Attention is also drawn to the
Part (A) para2 (xii) of Press Council's Norms of Journalist conduct which provides
that "An editor shall be responsible for all rnatters, including advertisements
published in the newspaper. If responsibility is disclairned, this shall be explicitly
stated beforehand."
The above advisory should be duly observed by all the concern
(Rajesh
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6. Annexure-I
No. 491/SM/2013/Communication Dated: 25th October, 2013
To,
1. Chief Electoral Officers of all States and Union Territories
2. Presidents/General Secretaries of All National/State recognized
Political Parties.
Subject: Instructions of the Commission with respect to use of Social Media
in Election Campaigning.
Sir,
The Commission’s attention was drawn to use of social media forelection
campaigning and also certain violations of the Electoral Law in the social
media, which need to be regulated in the interest of transparency and level
playing field in the elections.
Social media refers to the means of interactions among people in which
they create, share, and/or exchange information and ideas in virtual
communities and networks. It differentiates from traditional/industrial
media in many aspects such as quality, reach, frequency, usability,
immediacy, and permanence. The prevalence of Web and social media has
increased over the years and there have been demands from the political
and social groups to regulate the social media during elections as other
media is regulated.
There are broadly five different types of social media:
a) collaborative projects (for example, Wikipedia)
b) blogs and micro blogs (for example, Twitter)
7. c) content communities (for example, YouTube)
d) social networking sites (for example, Facebook)
e) virtual game-worlds (e.g., Apps)
Legal provisions relating to election campaigning apply to social media in
the same manner in which they apply to any other form of election
campaigning using any other media. Since social media is a relatively new
form of media, it appears necessary to clarify to all concerned by the
following instructions:-
A. Information to be given by candidates about their social media
accounts.
Candidates are required to file affidavits in Form-26 at the time of filing of
nominations. Detailed instructions and the format in which the affidavits
have to be filled were issued vide the Commission’s letter No. 3/4/2012/
SDR dated 24, August, 2012. Para 3 of this Form requires that email ID of
the candidate, if any, should be communicated to the Commission in this
Form. The Commission finds it necessary that authentic social media
accounts of candidates should also be informed to the Commission. This
information should be furnished in the said Para 3 as follows:-
“My contact telephone no.(s) is/are…..............,
my email ID (if any) is ...... ,
and my social media accounts (if any) are….......................... ”
B. Pre-Certification of Political Advertisements
In pursuance of the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India’s Order in SLP (Civil)
N. 6679/2004, dated 13 April,2004, the Commission issued detailed
instructions on this subject vide its order no. 509/75/2004/JS- 1/4572 dated
15.04.2004. In this order, it was stated that every registered/ national and
State political party and every contesting candidate proposing to issue
advertisements on television channels and/ or on cable network will have
to apply to Election Commission of India/designated officer for pre-
certification of all political advertisements on electronic media before the
publication. The order was further modified and consolidated vide
Commission’s order dated 27.08.2012, wherein Media Certification and
Monitoring Committees at district and State levels were given the
8. responsibilities of pre-certification of such advertisement along withother
functions viz acting against Paid News etc. Since social media websites are
also electronic media by definition, therefore, these instructions of the
Commission contained in its order No.509/75/2004/JS- 1/4572 dated
15.04.2004 shall also apply mutatis mutandis to websites including social
media websites and shall fall under the purview of pre-certification.
You are, therefore, requested to ensure that no political advertisements are
released to any internet based media/websites, including social media
websites, by political parties/ candidates without pre-certification from
competent authorities in the same format and following the same
procedures as referred in the aforesaid orders.
C. Expenditure on campaigning through internet including social media
websites.
According to Section 77, sub section (1), of Representation of the People
Act, 1951, everycandidate is required to keep a separate and correct account
of all expenditure in connection with the election incurred or authorized by
him or by his election agent between the date on which he has filed
nomination and the date of declaration of the result thereof, both dates
inclusive. The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India had directed in Common
Cause Vs. Union of India in 2005 that political parties should also submit
a statement of expenditure of elections to the ECI and such statements are
required to be submitted within 75 days of assembly elections and 90 days
of Lok Sabha elections. It is obvious that expenditure on election campaign
through any advertisement in social media is a part of all expenditure in
connection with the elections.
Forthe sake ofremoving anyambiguity, it is hereby directed that candidates
and politicalparties shall include allexpenditure on campaigning, including
expenditure on advertisements on social media, both for maintaining a
correct account of expenditure and for submitting the statement of
expenditure. This, among other things, shall include payments made to
internet companies and websites for carrying advertisements and also
campaign related operational expenditure on making of creative
development of content, operational expenditure on salaries and wages
paid to the team of workers employed by such candidates and political
parties to maintain their social media accounts, etc.
9. D. Application of Model Code of Conduct to content on internet including
social media.
The Commission has a model code of conduct in place during the elections
in respect of political parties and candidates which remain in force from
the date the elections are announced by the Commission till the completion
of elections. It is clarified that the provisions of model code of conduct and
related instructions of the Commission issued from time to time shall also
apply to the content being posted on the internet, including social media
websites, by candidates and political parties.
E. As far as the content posted by persons other than candidates and political
parties is concerned, the Commission is considering the matter in
consultation with the Ministry of Communication and Information
Technology on practical ways to deal with the issue, in so far as they relate
to, or can be reasonably connected with, the election campaigning of
political parties and candidates.
These instructions may please be brought to the notice of all concerned
including candidates, political parties, media and election observers for
immediate necessary action.
Yours faithfully,
(Rahul Sharma)
(Under Secretary)
Tel. 011-23052070
Email: rahulsharma.eci@gmail.com
10. Annexure-II
Guidelines issued by Press Council of India dtd 30.07.2010 to follow for observance during
the election:
i. It will be the duty of the Press to give objective reports about elections and the candidates.
The newspapers are not expected to indulge in unhealthy election campaigns, exaggerated
reports about any candidate/party or incident during the elections. In practice, two or
three closely contesting candidates attract all the media attention. While reporting on the
actual campaign, a newspaper may not leave out any important point raised by a candidate
and make an attack on his or her opponent.
ii. Election campaign along communal or caste lines is banned under the election rules.
Hence, the Press should eschew reports, which tend to promote feelings of enmity or
hatred between people on the ground of religion, race, caste, community or language.
iii. The Press should refrain from publishing false or critical statements in regard to the
personal character and conduct of any candidate or in relation to the candidature or
withdrawal of any candidate or his candidature, to prejudice the prospects of that
candidate in the elections. The Press shall not publish unverified allegations against any
candidate/party.
iv. The Press shall not accept any kind of inducement, financial or otherwise, to project a
candidate/party. It shall not accept hospitality or other facilities offered to them by or on
behalf of any candidate/party.
v. The Press is not expected to indulge in canvassing of a particular candidate/party. If it
does, it shall allow the right of reply to the other candidate/party.
vi. The Press shall not accept/publish any advertisement at the cost of public exchequer
regarding achievements of a party/ government in power.
vii. The Press shall observe all the directions/ orders/instructions of the Election
Commission/Returning Officers or Chief Electoral Officer issued from time to time.
‘Norms of Journalists Conduct- 2022’
i) Newspaper should specifically mention “Marketing Initiative” on Supplement/special
edition itself to distinguish them from various reports.
11. ii) The newspaper should not mis-construe or misquote the statements given by leader.
The statements quoted in editorial should project the true spirit of what is being tried to be
conveyed by them.
iii) Columns of news items which largely indicate names of voters on Caste basis and
supporters of the candidate of particular political party, such tenor and manner of presentation
of news establish the report to be paid news.
iv) Political news published in competing newspaper with similar content strongly
suggests such reports to be paid news.
v) Two newspapers publishing same news item verbatim during election days is not
accidental and it is evident that such news items have been published for consideration.
vi) Manner of presentation of a news item/photograph that too in favour of a particular
party/candidate as also the appeal for voting in favour of a particular party is suggestive of paid
news.
vii) Projecting a candidate’s success in Election who is yet to file a nomination is suggestive
of paid news.
viii) News Reports on Campaign meeting and states enthusiasm because film stars were
present cannot be termed as paid news.
ix) While covering news on election, the newspapers are advised to ensure balance in
publishing report/interview of candidates.
x) During the course of election, subject to conditions laid down by the Election
Commission of India, newspapers are free to make an honest assessment of prospects of
candidates or the parties and its publication would not be paid news so long it is not established
that consideration passed on for such publication.
xi) Newspapers shall not publish any news survey predicting the victory of any political
party without verification of it.
xii) An attempt to influence the voters by projecting the contesting candidate with all
virtues during the election is paid news.
xiii) A news item giving negative aspect of a candidate and at the same time the positive
aspect of candidate of other political party without any basis clearly shows that it is paid news.
12. Annexure-III
“Guidelines for Election Broadcasts” issued by NBSA dt 3rd
March, 2014.
i. News broadcasters should endeavor to inform the public in an objective manner, about
relevant electoral matters, political parties, candidates, campaign issues and voting
processes as per rules and regulations laid down under The Representation of the People
Act 1951 and by the Election Commission of India.
ii. News channels shall disclose any political affiliations, either towards a party or candidate.
Unless they publicly endorse or support a particular party or candidate, news broadcasters
have a duty to be balanced and impartial, especially in their election reporting.
iii. News broadcasters must endeavor to avoid all forms of rumour, baseless speculation and
disinformation, particularly when these concern specific political parties or candidates.
Any candidate/political party, which has been defamed or is a victim of
misrepresentation, misinformation or other similar injury by broadcast of information
should be afforded prompt correction, and where appropriate granted an opportunity of
reply.
iii. News broadcasters must resist all political and financial pressures which may affect
coverage of elections and election related matters.
iv. News broadcasters should maintain a clear distinction between editorial and expert
opinion carried on their news channels.
vi. News broadcasters that use video feed from political parties should disclose it and
appropriately tagged.
vii. Special care must be taken to ensure that every element of news/ programmes dealing with
elections and election related matters is accurate on all facts relating to events, dates,
places and quotes. If by mistake or inadvertence any inaccurate information is broadcast,
the broadcaster must correct it as soon as it comes to the broadcaster’s notice with the
same prominence as was given to the original broadcast.
viii. News broadcasters, their journalists and officials must not accept any money, or valuable
gifts, or any favour that could influence or appear to influence, create a conflict of interest
or damage the credibility of the broadcaster or their personnel.
ix. News broadcasters must not broadcast any form of ‘hate speech’ or other obnoxious
content that may lead to incitement of violence or promote public unrest or disorder as
election campaigning based on communal or caste factors is prohibited under Election
13. Rules. News broadcasters should strictly avoid reports which tend to promote feelings
of enmity or hatred among people, on the ground of religion, race, caste, community,
region or language.
x. News broadcasters are required to scrupulously maintain a distinction between news and
paid content. All paid content should be clearly marked as “Paid Advertisement” or “Paid
Content”: and paid content must be carried in compliance with the “Norms & Guidelines
on Paid News” dated 24.11.2011 issued by NBA.
Xi Special care must be taken to report opinion polls accurately and fairly, by disclosing to
viewers as to who commissioned, conducted and paid for the conduct of the
opinion polls and the broadcast. If a news broadcaster carries the results of an opinion
poll or other election projection, it must also explain the context, and the scope and limits
of such polls with their limitations. Broadcast of opinion polls should be accompanied by
information to assist viewers to understand the poll’s significance, such as the
methodology used, the sample size, the margin of error, the fieldwork dates, and data used.
Broadcasters should also disclose how vote shares are converted to seat shares.
xii. The broadcasters shall not broadcast any "election matter" i.e. any matter intended or
calculated to influence or affect the result of an election, during the 48 hours ending
with the hours fixed for the conclusion of poll in violation of Section126(1)(b) of the
Representation of the People Act, 1951.
xiii. The Election Commission of India (ECI) will monitor the broadcasts made by news
broadcasters from the time elections are announced until the conclusion and
announcement of election results. Any violation by member broadcasters reported to
the News Broadcasting Standards Authority (NBSA) by the Election Commission will be
dealt by the NBSA under its regulations.
xiv. Broadcasters should, to the extent possible, carry voter education programmes to
effectively inform voters about the voting process, the importance of voting, including
how, when and where to vote, to register to vote and the secrecy of the ballot.
xv. News broadcasters must not air any final, formal and definite results until such results
are formally announced by the Election Commission of India, unless such results are
carried with clear disclaimer that they are unofficial or incomplete or partial results or
projections which should not be taken as final results.
14. Annexure-IV
“Voluntary Code of Ethics” dt 20th
March, 2019:
i. Participants will endeavour to, where appropriate and keeping in mind the principle of
freedom of expression, deploy appropriate policies and processes to facilitate access to
information regarding electoral matters on their products and/ or services.
ii. Participants will endeavour to voluntarily undertake information, education and
communication campaigns to build awareness including electoral laws and other
related instructions. Participants will also endeavour to impart training to the nodal officer
at ECI on their products/ services, including mechanism for sending requests as per
procedure established by law.
iii. Participants and the Election Commission of India (ECI) have developed a notification
mechanism by which the ECI can notify the relevant platforms of potential violations of
Section 126 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and other applicable electoral
laws in accordance with procedures established by law. These valid legal orders will be
acknowledged and/ or processed within 3 hours for violations reported under Section 126
as per the Sinha Committee recommendations. All other valid legal requests will be acted
upon expeditiously by the Participants, based on the nature of reported violation.
iv. Participants are creating/opening a high priority dedicated reporting mechanism for the
ECI and appoint dedicated person(s)/teams during the period of General Elections to
interface with and to exchange feedback as may assist with taking expeditious action upon
receipt of such a lawful request, following due legal process, from the ECI.
v. Participants will provide a mechanism for relevant political advertisers, in accordance
with their obligations under law, to submit pre-certificates issued by ECI and/or Media
Certification & Monitoring Committee (MCMC) of the ECI in relation to election
advertisements that feature names of political parties, candidates for the ongoing
Assembly Elections. Further, Participants shall expeditiously process/action paid political
advertisements lawfully notified to Participants by the ECI that do not feature such
certification.
vi. Participants will commit to facilitating transparency in paid political advertisements,
including utilising their pre-existing labels/disclosure technology for such advertisements.
15. vii. Participants will, pursuant to a valid request received from the ECI, via Internet and
Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) provide an update on the measures taken by them
to prevent abuse of their respective platforms.
viii. IAMAI will coordinate with its participant members on the steps carried out under this
Code and IAMAI as well as Participants will be in constant communication with the ECI
during the election period.