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.
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.
Constitutional Law
Media and Religion: Right to Information vs Censorship
As coined by Jawaharlal Nehru, the phrase ‘Unity in Diversity’ stands true to the divergence of censorship and secularism in media.
Constitutional Law
Role of Media Trial in Judgement Pronouncement
The thin line between ‘innocent until proven guilty’ and ‘guilt beyond reasonable doubt’ is easily crossed which can endanger a trial in process.
Media Laws
Comparative Study of Media Law of India and USA
The Media Laws in India and USA represent a varying degree of freedom of speech and expression as granted by the government to its citizen.
Case Law Analysis
Rashid Ahmed v. The Municipal Board, Kairana [1950 AIR 163, 1950 SCR 566]
Procedural History: This was the application under Article 32 (1) of the Constitution of India for the enforcement of the applicant’s fundamental right to carry on his business which was guaranteed by Article 19 (1) of the Constitution. The Supreme Court of India has original jurisdiction over the case as Read more…
Cyber Laws
The Issue of Online Defamation
Introduction: The development and advancement of innovation have acquired a radical change in the world. The Internet has overwhelmed the world. It has brought individuals closer than at any other time and has been perhaps the best instrument of communication. Be that as it may, anything in overabundance is dangerous. Read more…
Constitutional Law
Invasion of Privacy Right by Visual Media: Need for Regulation
Introduction: As we know law regarding privacy is one of the part of main rights present in our Constitution of India. Article 19 and 21 of Indian Constitution clearly mentions that they have been given the chance to have the right to speak and express and the freedom they get Read more…
Constitutional Law
Freedom of Expression during COVID-19
Introduction: It is well cleared that Freedom of expression is mentioned in the preamble of Indian Constitution and is well protected under the delicacy of Fundamental Rights which is mentioned in Part III, Article 19(1)(a) which signifies that every citizen of India must have right to freedom of speech and Read more…
Bare Act Analysis
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019: A Brief Overview
Introduction: The word transgender has been derived by conjoining two terms. The first being ‘trans’ which is a Latin term meaning across or beyond and the second being gender. Transgenders or the people we commonly refer to as hijras, chakkas, eunuchs, kinnars etc., have been a part of our community Read more…
Cyber Laws
Constitutional Aspects of Telecommunication
Introduction: Communication between human beings and any other living animals is one of the important characteristics. Communication does not mean only through voice, it can do through body language is action with the people around us. Communication has been the most crucial part of social life. Looking back to the Read more…
Social Issues
Google Deleting Negative TikTok Reviews: Interference with Freedom of Expression
“If the liberty of Speech is removed, the dumb and silent we could also be led, like sheep to the slaughter.” Washington Introduction: Social media has become an extension of our lives beyond our surroundings and to the extent of knowing people round the world. Nowadays everyone has an account Read more…