Former Supreme Court judge K.M. Joseph has exhorted the media to function as the protectors of the citizenry, while taking up a position against the rulers to ensure a healthy democracy.
Mr. Joseph was speaking while inaugurating the Constitution Day observance jointly organised by the Institute of Parliamentary Affairs (IPR) and Government Law College here on Sunday.
Stressing on how citizens have given up certain rights in exchange for others as part of a social contract, he also emphasised on their right to question governments.
