Evidence Of Conscience

If evidence obtained under false pretences, lies and coercion is absolutely permissible in the eyes of the Indian law, one can only appeal to the conscience of daily evidence-gatherers, especially journalists, to abstain themselves from such otherwise 'wrong' practices as far as practicable. However, in the present era of sick hurry and divided ends, where cut-throat competition calls the shots, such 'ethical' norms are often obeyed in the breach.