Delhi HC seeks media regulation, says everyone with a phone is now a reporter
The Delhi High Court has advocated for a regulatory system for the media that balances press freedom with the need for ethics, accountability, and the public good. The court noted that in the current era, anyone with a mobile phone and a microphone can label themselves a reporter, even without formal journalistic training. These observations were made as the court granted bail to two individuals accused of attacking freelance YouTube journalists in 2025.