On the basis of its adjudications and other pronouncements the Council builds up a code of journalistic ethics to lead and guide the journalists along the path of ethical rectitude. Though these codes have emerged out of cases relating to print media, the fundamental principles evolved in the process are as equally relevant to the broadcast media.

The Compendium of Adjudications contained adjudications of the Council comprehensively covered. the readers will find of great relevance and interest.

In 2013, the publication of the Compendium of Adjudications, along with PCI Reviews, was temporarily suspended. However, since 2017, the publication of PCI Reviews, now incorporating Council's Adjudications, recommenced.