They have found a solution in legal threats. A spate of defamation notices, or lawsuits, against the media, in recent times, seems to suggest that corporate India has hit upon a strategy of crushing investigation and criticism. It seems Rs100 crore is the minimum reputational damage claimed in these notices; some of these notices have been issued by entities with dubious reputations and are the subject of multiple government investigations and action. 
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Yes long-back if u have noticed KILLINGS of RTI activists and if u observe from news channels broadcasting actual happening from Maharastra and from UP/MP/BIHAR even a stone peters r casted in NEWS
Its double whammy,sham media which has its credibility at stake coupled with big guns killing true honest press & every thing seems doctored.
Is it there simply to rubber stamp anything that the media does?
Does it have a code of conduct that the media must follow in order to represent responsible journalism?
The explosion of TV channels and print media has allowed sensation seeking news to dominate and has devalued the information one gets from these channels.
If the news media were to follow the same meticulous methods followed by MoneyLife in its investigative reporting, then they would not worry about standing up in the court of law.
Unfortunately, TV with humongous money wants short cuts without investigative rigor. Then they must pay for it.
I request Sucheta Dalal to form a free helpline for this type of cases also. I am sure there are lawyers who will com-forward and devote time and skill for good cause.
Shanti Patel
Joint Hon.Secretary-Bombay Shareholders Association