Chief Justice of India Justice NV Ramana on Wednesday said that freedom of the press is a sacrosanct Constitutional right, adding that there is no doubt that a healthy democracy can thrive only with a fearless and independent press.

"The freedom of the press is a sacrosanct Constitutional right. From the very beginning, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the freedom of the press as an important facet of our Constitution, from Sakal Papers and R. Rajagopal to Anuradha Bhasin. There is no doubt that a healthy democracy can thrive and survive only with a fearless and independent press. " CJI said.