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It is rather surprising that the Supreme Court of all institutions should say that once it is seized of the matter (pollution by French ship Clemenceau), all forms of expression should come to a grinding halt. It is a burning issue relating to pollution that has evoked worldwide concern and protest. It is but natural that people express themselves in some way or another. The Supreme Court should feel happy that people are alive to the issue. The protests are certainly not a trial by the media. Then it will amount to denying the fourth estate its legitimate role in shaping public opinion, a fundamental right guaranteed under our Constitution. One cannot forget the famous saying that the Supreme Court is final not because it is infallible but infallible because it is final.

N.G.R. Prasad,
Chennai

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