Digital Media Ethics Code Declaration

Effective Date: 20/01/2026

editorialpost.in hereby declares its adherence to the Digital Media Ethics Code as prescribed under Rule 9 of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

This declaration affirms the publication’s commitment to responsible editorial conduct, constitutional values, and lawful digital publishing practices.

Nature of the Publisher

editorialpost.in operates as a digital news and editorial publisher within the meaning of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

The platform publishes editorials, analytical articles, and interpretative commentary on matters of public interest, including governance, democracy, society, economy, public safety, and institutional accountability.

Adherence to the Ethics Code

editorialpost.in observes the following principles as required under Rule 9:

Accuracy and Fairness
Reasonable efforts are made to ensure accuracy, context, and fairness in editorial content. Information is presented responsibly, avoiding distortion or deliberate omission of material facts.

Editorial Responsibility
The publication exercises editorial discretion with due regard to public interest, constitutional morality, and social responsibility. Content is framed to inform public debate rather than provoke or sensationalise.

Distinction Between Opinion and Fact
Editorial opinion, analysis, and interpretation are clearly distinguished from factual information. Opinion content reflects institutional judgement and is not presented as established fact.

Respect for Constitutional Values
Content published by editorialpost.in respects the sovereignty and integrity of India, democratic institutions, the rule of law, and the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution of India.

Protection of Individual Dignity
The publication refrains from content that is defamatory, obscene, or likely to incite violence or hatred. Criticism of public actions or institutions is undertaken through reasoned analysis and civil discourse.

Grievance Redressal Compliance

In accordance with Rule 11 of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, editorialpost.in maintains a formal Grievance Redressal Mechanism.

Details of the Grievance Officer, complaint procedure, and response timelines are published separately on the website.

Self-Regulatory Commitment

editorialpost.in recognises the role of self-regulation in maintaining ethical standards in digital media. The publication commits to internal editorial review and corrective action where warranted.

This declaration does not limit editorial independence but affirms its exercise within a lawful and ethical framework.

Scope and Applicability

This declaration applies to all editorial content published on editorialpost.in across formats and languages.

The declaration may be reviewed or updated to reflect changes in law, regulation, or institutional policy.