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Codify privileges

Sir, — With reference to the editorial, `Press freedom vs its adversaries' ( Nov. 12 ), the action against The Hindu reinforces the paramount need for codification of legislative privileges vis-a-vis fundamental rights.

P.K. Varadarajan,

Chennai

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Sir, — A free and responsible Press has become a part of our life. Any assault on this freedom is by extension an abuse of the fundamental rights of all citizens.

R.K. Sudan,

Lamberi, Jammu and Kashmir

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Sir, — Appreciating the courageous defence of your stand in the row with the Tamil Nadu Government and the State legislature, and yet without taking sides, I am reminded of what Voltaire said: "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it."

K. Ranga Raghavan,

Chennai

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