Press Council of India Reconstitution 2026: 13 Members Nominated
12 October 2026
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Press Council of India Reconstitution 2026: 13 Members Nominated
Context: In October 2026, the Press Council of India (PCI) announced another major step in the reconstitution of its 15th term. A Gazette notification dated 7 October 2026 notified 13 members under Section 5(3)(a) of the Press Council Act, 1978, representing the working-journalist category.
1. Historical Background: The PCI was first established in 1966, following recommendations of the First Press Commission. The present body functions under the Press Council Act, 1978. It is a statutory, autonomous and quasi-judicial institution created to preserve press freedom and maintain and improve standards of newspapers and news agencies.
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Press Council of India announces 13-member reconstitution for 15th term in October 2026. Explore PCI's role in maintaining media standards and press freedom.
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Press Council of IndiaPCI reconstitutionjournalistic ethicspress freedommedia standardsworking journalistspaid newsmisinformationJustice Ranjana DesaiPress Council Act 1978