Author: Karan Singh yadav

Media influence is just about inevitable, and its effect on the human mind cannot be overstated. The proof of this evidently lies in the changes that we experience with each passing moment of time. Introduction The rapidly growing impact of traditional and digital media on public mental health has drawn legal inspection globally and in India. Worldwide, freedom of expression is constitutionally protected. However, harmful content—for example, graphic violence, self-harm misinformation, etc.—can adversely affect vulnerable individuals. This article explores the legal duties and state-industry obligations to protect mental health in the media context, with support from jurisprudence and statutory provisions.…