Code of Ethics

Dainik Realty: Code of Ethics for Digital News Publishing

Committed to Responsible, Fair, and Transparent Journalism

Preamble

At Dainik Realty, we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ethical journalism in the digital space. This Code of Ethics is in line with the principles outlined by the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) and conforms with the Constitution of India, applicable laws, and the fundamental rights of free speech under Article 19(1)(a). It also seeks to preserve the independence of journalists, editors, and publishers while fostering public trust.

1. Compliance with Laws and Constitution

We strictly follow:

The Constitution of India
The Information Technology Act, 2000
Over 30 relevant media laws
Applicable sections of IPC & CrPC

2. Adherence to Journalistic Ethics

Upholding honesty, accuracy, and integrity
Multi-layered self-regulation mechanisms within the editorial team
Avoidance of sensationalism and baseless reporting

3. Accuracy, Transparency & Fairness

No publication of inaccurate or defamatory material
All content is fact-checked before publishing
Mandatory pre-publication verification

4. Right of Reply

We incorporate the version or comment of a person/party concerned with allegations
If a response comes after publication, it is updated with a visible date
Updates are made transparently if the story evolves

5. Content Correction, Takedown, or Deletion

If a published report contains factual errors, it is promptly corrected, edited, or removed upon receiving proper documentation and request
Entire stories can be deleted if found to be entirely false

6. Respect for Intellectual Property

Copyrighted content (text, images, videos, graphics, etc.) is used only with permission or under fair use
Attribution and royalty payments (if any) are honored
We respond promptly to verified copyright infringement requests

7. Responsible Reporting of Crime and Sensitive Issues

Presumption of innocence is respected
Avoid speculative or biased reporting on victims or accused
No disclosure of identity or sensitive details in cases involving minors, sexual crimes, or domestic disputes

8. Coverage of Special & Sensitive Matters

Special care in reporting on:
- Child abuse, rape, sexual harassment
- Workplace misconduct
- Communal conflicts
- Matrimonial disputes, custody cases, adoption
Avoid photos/addresses of victims or vulnerable individuals
Respect privacy of individuals not in public life
No sensationalism or bias in coverage of judicial proceedings

9. Grievance Redressal Mechanism

As a digital intermediary, we comply with Section 79 of the IT Act and the Intermediary Guidelines Rules, 2011:

A Grievance Officer is appointed
Contact details are published on the website
Complaints are acknowledged within 36 hours
Resolution is provided within 1 month

10. Training & Capacity Building

We conduct regular training for our editorial and content teams on:

Constitutional provisions and media laws
Reporting on sensitive issues like gender crimes, caste violence, and juvenile justice
Ethics in court and legislative reporting
Digital copyright, privacy laws, and defamation

Our Commitment

At Dainik Realty, our mission is to inform, empower, and engage the public through responsible and ethical journalism. We strive to maintain public confidence by: