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This irresponsible behaviour can do much harm to the argument that any regulatory mechanism for the media must only come from within. And it can hamper freedom of speech and expression. This kind of behaviour may also dilute the role of media as fourth pillar of democracy. Therefore, media must keep the safety of security agency as well as secrecy of intelligence agencies at work while reporting such incidences.


 

8. The principle of accountability is an essential part of the rule of law. In this context, discuss the lacunae in government's approach and judiciary's response to the phenomenon of extrajudicial killings in India.Answer: