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flag India’s Press Council remains leaderless and dysfunctional in 2026 due to unresolved membership disputes and lack of appointments.

flag As of early 2026, India’s Press Council of India (PCI), a 1966-established body meant to uphold journalistic standards, remains without a chairperson and has 13 of its 28 seats vacant, including all journalist positions. flag The term of former chair Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai ended in December 2025 with no replacement appointed, despite appeals from media groups. flag Delays in forming the 15th council stem from disputes over membership rules, particularly opposition to allowing press club representatives instead of national journalist unions. flag The council’s website is inactive, it lacks enforcement power, and it does not regulate digital media, satellite channels, or online platforms, which now dominate India’s media landscape.

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