Media Laws
Print Media Laws in India
It is emphasized that press & information are critical for functioning of a democracy and it coexist with freedom of speech and expression.
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An Assessment of The Feeble Press Council Act of 1978
The act provides everything necessary for a country’s journalism to flourish and freedom of speech and information to remain protected.
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An analysis of Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995
Earlier the cable operators were not required a license to broadcast & this led to broadcasting of programs without any regulation in India.
Media Laws
Laws related to Movies and Films
The harmony and security of the general public should not be disturbed during the process of expressing one’s thoughts.
Media Laws
Advertising Standards Council of India
Any anyone who believes the advertisements are inaccurate, misleading, offensive, or unfair can file a complaint under the ASCI Code.
Media Laws
Laws related to Broadcast Media
The right to freedom of speech and expression includes right to educate, inform, entertain and right to be educated, informed and entertained.
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The Working Journalists and other Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1955
This Act covers all the aspects of rights and duties that has been provided to the people working in a media house.
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An Analysis of The Cinematograph Act, 1952
Cinema has always been crucial in upholding the values and principles which the general masses consider important.
Media Laws
Broadcasting Code In India And Fourth Asian Broadcasting Conference, 1962
Individual’s right of speech and expression may be restricted under certain situations if such right harms another person.
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The Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act, 1954: A Curtailed Act
Each publisher of a book, newspaper, or serial must deliver a copy of the item to the National Library of India in Kolkata.
Cyber Laws
Misuse of Social Media Logos
In the digital world, “your brand name is 10 times more valuable than it is in the actual world,” says Brandy Thomas, CEO of Cyveillance Inc.
Media Laws
Will the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2021 restrict the freedom of speech and expression of filmmakers?
The proposed bill contains both positive as well as negative impacts and make the cinema a weapon to be used by the government to spread propaganda.