Editorial Policy & Code of Ethics

Saptashwa TV, a digital news platform operated and managed by Solisbright Ventures India Private Limited, is committed to upholding high standards of journalistic integrity and ethical reporting. As a member of the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA), we follow the DNPA Code of Ethics, which promotes responsible digital publishing while respecting the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression guaranteed under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India. The following principles guide our editorial practices and reflect our commitment to responsible journalism, transparency, and accountability to our audience.

1. Accuracy and Verification


We strive to publish news that is accurate, fact-checked, and responsibly sourced. We make reasonable efforts to verify information before publication and avoid publishing inaccurate, baseless, misleading, or materially distorted content. Any significant errors identified after publication are corrected promptly and transparently, in accordance with our Correction Policy.


2. Fairness and Impartiality

We strive to present news fairly and accurately while providing relevant viewpoints on matters of public interest. Reports involving allegations should, wherever reasonably practicable, seek a response from the concerned individual, organization, or party. If a response is received after publication, we may update the report appropriately.


We avoid sensationalism, defamatory content, hate speech, communal disharmony, and discriminatory content based on religion, race, gender, or other protected characteristics.


3. Editorial Independence


Saptashwa TV is committed to maintaining editorial independence. Our editorial decisions should not be improperly influenced by advertisers, commercial interests, political organizations, or other external stakeholders.


We aim to maintain a clear distinction between editorial content, sponsored content, advertisements, and other commercial communications.


4. Transparency


We aim to be transparent about the sources and nature of information used in our reporting, while protecting confidential sources where necessary.


Potential conflicts of interest are disclosed where relevant, and significant corrections or clarifications are appropriately identified.


Saptashwa TV's ownership and operation by Solisbright Ventures India Private Limited are openly acknowledged as part of our commitment to transparency and reader trust.


5. Respect for Privacy


We respect the privacy and dignity of individuals and seek to avoid publishing unnecessary personal information unless there is a legitimate and proportionate public-interest reason to do so.


Special care is taken when reporting on sensitive matters, including victims of crime, children, court proceedings, communal issues, and other situations where publication could cause unnecessary harm.


6. Compliance with Applicable Laws


Saptashwa TV is committed to complying with applicable laws and regulations governing digital publishing and journalism in India.


Our editorial practices take into account applicable constitutional provisions and laws relating to defamation, privacy, intellectual property, copyright, criminal law, information technology, and other relevant legal requirements.


We respect intellectual property rights and seek appropriate permissions or rely on applicable legal exceptions when using third-party copyrighted material. Where required, we provide appropriate attribution.


7. Grievance Redressal


Saptashwa TV maintains appropriate mechanisms for receiving and addressing complaints and grievances concerning content published on our platform.


Where applicable to our services and legal status, we comply with relevant requirements under India's information technology and digital media regulations.


Details of the designated grievance officer or other responsible contact person, where required, will be provided on the relevant page of our website.


Complaints are reviewed and addressed within the timelines prescribed by applicable laws and regulations.


8. Responsible Reporting


We exercise particular care when reporting on crime, communal disputes, court proceedings, and other sensitive matters. We avoid presenting allegations as established facts and respect the principle of presumption of innocence where applicable.


We take reasonable steps to avoid unnecessarily revealing the identities or personal details of victims, children, or other vulnerable individuals where disclosure could cause harm or is restricted by law.


Our reporting aims to promote accuracy, public understanding, communal harmony, peace, and responsible discourse.


Contact Us

For inquiries, feedback, correction requests, or concerns regarding our editorial practices, please contact:


SAPTASHWA TV
Kanakapura Main Road, Raghuvanahalli,
Talaghattapura, Vajarahalli,
Bengaluru, Karnataka – 560109.

Phone: +91 9886800933

Email: [email protected]


For concerns relating specifically to published content or our editorial standards, please clearly mention the article URL, the nature of the concern, and any supporting information that may assist our review.


Our Commitment

Saptashwa TV is committed to responsible journalism that informs, engages, and empowers our readers and viewers. We strive to uphold the principles of accuracy, fairness, transparency, accountability, and editorial integrity in our work.


Where applicable, we seek to follow relevant industry standards and the DNPA Code of Ethics. Our editorial policies may be reviewed and updated periodically to reflect changes in applicable laws, regulations, industry standards, and our editorial practices.