“The press must remain free if the country has to remain a democracy,” said Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, speaking at the 16th Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards held in Delhi today.
His words were true but it was the timing that was immaculate. Minutes after the CJI, who was the chief guest at the awards, said this, information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur walked into the auditorium.
