The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 seeks to modernize the certification and regulation of films under the Cinematograph Act, 1952. By addressing advancements in digital technology, evolvi...

This article, titled "Media Trial: Balancing Press Freedom and the Right to a Fair Trial," explores the complications arising from media trials, where intense and often exaggerated me...

The unauthorized commercial exploitation of celebrities' identities through the use of their images, names, or likenesses in advertisements and marketing campaigns without prior consent has eme...

The advent of technology and the proliferation of various broadcasting media have significantly transformed the landscape of information dissemination. This research paper delves into the intri...

Art is one of the most important and integral part of every human being's life. There exists some sort of relationship that a person shares with art in his day to day life. Art has been defined...

The doctrine of Open Justice, a cornerstone of democratic societies, mandates transparency and public scrutiny in the judicial process. However, the burgeoning influence of media on judicial pr...

The landmark judgment in K. A. Abbas v. Union of India, delivered by the Supreme Court of India in 1970, significantly impacted the legal framework governing film censorship in India. This case...

Defamation laws are essential for protecting individuals and organizations from false statements that can damage their reputation. The fundamental concept of defamation involves the communicati...

Nowadays, social media is part of everyone's life and it's becoming an undetachable part of people's lives. Almost everyone uses it to share their views, opinions, and thoughts; mostly people u...

Throughout the twentieth century, the relationship between the criminal justice system and the media system has been the topic of research, analysis, and debate. Neither the media nor the crimi...

In the dynamic realm of social media, platforms engage in a fierce battle for supremacy, offering havens for unfettered expression while navigating the intricate challenges of censorship and pr...

Freedom of Speech and Expression is one of the most sacrosanct rights guaranteed by the Constitution of India. It is also regarded as an integral concept in most of the modern democracies acros...

The Press Council of India is a statutory, autonomous, quasi-judicial body that was reconstituted in 1979 under the Press Council Act of 1978. Its initial establishment was in 1966 under the In...

The connection between media owners and the content of media is not a simple matter but a puzzle, so to judge it one needs to consider power struggles, influence, subjectivity, and public benef...

Media is considered as fourth pillar in India. Media primary duty is to circulate, inform the unfiltered truth to people or in society. However many times it has been seen that just for TRP or ...

The intricate relationship among news reporters, presenters, and media owners involves various forms of influence, both overt and covert. This analysis delves into the mechanisms by which media...

Detecting media bias can be accomplished by observing various indications. These include biased reporting that presents a one-sided view, cherry-picking facts, using exaggerated or attention-gr...

The process of film certification in India is governed by the Cinematograph Act 1952 and the Cinematograph (Certification) Rules 1983, alongside guidelines issued by the central government. The...

In Layman Terms explaining 'whataboutism'. As bickering couples and parents of siblings will know, this happens in daily life all too often. "You lied about where you were last night!" a pers...

In a period where data is ubiquitous and network knows no bounds, the part of media in forming open supposition on legitimate things has gotten to be a foremost constrain impacting societal poi...

Media in India has a long history, driven over the years by large-scale digitization and higher Internet usage. Laws relating to media self-censorship are deeply rooted in India's legal traditi...

Issue: Whether the stated prayer of the petitioner will amount to contempt of court under the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971? Whether the provision under the Contempt of Court Act, 1971 u...

Media Trial Or Kalyug: Isn't it one and the same thing when we take a look around us. Being abreast of has gradually taken course of being a pre requisite in this era of yug we live in now wher...

The media's role in shaping societal opinion is undeniable, with the strength to influence perspectives on diverse occasions. While media trials play a crucial position in exposing heinous crim...

This article delves into the intricate relationship between media and privacy is governed by a web of laws and regulations, both at the international and national levels. Media, often regarded ...

Introduction As an essential component of democracy, journalism serves a crucial function. Acting as a sentinel, it prevents the government from overreaching and engaging in unethical activiti...

This research article throws lights on the "Impact Of Media In Society" with respect to provided provisions or rights for media in the Indian Constitution. How media is helping citizens to acce...

Media trials, the public scrutiny and judgment of individuals or events by the media before the conclusion of a court trial, have become a contentious issue in India. This article examines the ...

The Indian film industry has long battled the menace of piracy, which not only affects filmmakers' revenues but also hampers the growth of the creative ecosystem. To tackle this pressing issue ...

Media and Telecom Industry India is one of the fastest-growing Media and Entertainment markets in the world and produces the highest number of films in the world every year. Introduction The...

Freedom of the press is protected under Indian Constitution, under Article 19(1)(a) which talks about Freedom of speech and expression. The press is considered as one of the essential features ...

India is a vast country which is known for its democracy. Under the Constitution of India, Freedom of Speech has been guaranteed to the citizens of India. The freedom of speech in today's life ...

This research paper examines the role of media in shaping public opinion and the effect of media legislation on democracy. The study includes a brief overview of media legislation in democratic...

The media have played an important role in educating and developing the people. From the conservative society to the open-mindedness one, the role of media have been immensely important. Now, t...

Advertising in India is still said to be in an evolving stage. All though the integration of Indian advertising with the global integration is nearly complete. With all the global names of the ...

In recent years, the usage of social media has grown drastically in India, with sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram boasting millions of users. Social media platforms have transforme...

This study examines the Indian film industry's legal system in light of contract law. The research focuses on the important clauses in movie contracts, such as payment and royalties, ownership ...

Media has wide ranging roles in the society. Freedom of media is the freedom of people, as they should informed related to any public matters. Today's media is playing an outstanding role in cr...

In the world's largest democracy, freedom of speech and expression is the most crucial fundamental right availed to the citizens by the Indian Constitution. The media is considered as a fourth ...

Media trials refer to the act of conducting a trial in the court of public opinion through various forms of media such as television, newspapers, social media, etc. These media trials have beco...

"Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy but it is democracy," a famous quote by Walther Cronkite implies that Journalism is an effective medium through which genuine or trustwo...

Merriam-Webster defines "surveillance" as "keeping a close watch on someone or something" [1] in the relevant context, this would refer to real-time surveillance or intercep...

Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India guarantees the freedom of expression to all the individuals. Freedom of press is derived from it. Time and again the hon'ble Supreme Court in vario...

Section 2 (1) (zb) of the Trademark Act, 1999 defines a trademark in India. It is a distinguishing sign or indicator used by an individual or an organisation on articles of commerce to distingu...

In the East, as in the West, newspapers are fast becoming people's Bible, Koran, Zend-Avesta and Gita all rolled into one.-- By Mahatma Gandhi. For the maintenance of any democratic nation the...

In the age of digitalised world, the information that's once out on the internet is omnipresent and is there permanently. Any and every information related to any person, thing or place is avai...

The term "trial by media," which became popular in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, refers to how television and newspaper coverage affects a person's reputation by spreading i...

Nowadays, trademarks have become money makers in the music and film business. The two main sectors music and film are the emerging big markets globally which gives huge profits to the entertain...

Media is the fourth pillar of every democracy in the world. It is not gives voice to voiceless but power to powerless. In a democratic country like India, media plays a cardinal role in uplifti...

It was on the late night of 25th June 1975, when Indira Gandhi through All India Radio Station announced that: "The president has proclaimed Emergency. There is nothing to worry about." Sub...

Democracy can thrive through vigilant eye of Legislature but also care and guidance of public opinion and press par excellence. Freedom of speech include right to propagate one's views through ...

The expression "Trial by Media" was common in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries to characterize the influence of newspaper and television exposure on the reputation of a perso...

Film contracts and agreements protect the rights of your film and are necessary to avoid miscommunication and risk at every stage from pre-production to distribution. Various kinds of contra...

Media is a means of mass communication, which intends to reach a mass audience through its different platforms such as newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and the internet. Media plays a ...

Since the past, censorship has been in the limelight for its ups and downs. It has been subjected to various discussions for the part it plays in a society and more so, fundamentally in a count...

It is surprising to see how many talents the entertainment industry has lost whether it be due to accidents or murders. The things that we see happening to a rising celebrity or singer raise a ...

Introduction, Objectives & Drafting. An advertising is a written agreement between a person who wants to place an ad and a company that offers its advertising space. It can be an agreement b...

Should Media report the oral observations made by the Court during hearing which do not form a part of the written judgment? Legal connotation of oral observations The observations of the va...

India is a member nation to many international agreements, covenants, treaties that regulate intellectual property protection across the globe. Indian Media and Broadcasting Industry protects i...

The clean chit by Narcotics Bureau to Aaryan Khan , son of famous Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan, once again invites the attention of public in general and criminal justice system in particular t...

Objectives: To understand about different parties involved in music production; To understand what production of music involves and how it works; To learn about certain important terms incl...

In today's society, social media has become an indispensable part of our lives; we don't just use it to keep in touch with our friends and family; we don't just use it to share brief glimpses o...

The existence of free and fearless media in a democratic society is eminent. Media not only provides information but also acts as a catalyst in forming opinion of millions of people, thereby, ...

An independent judiciary is the bulwork of the free society, so is an independent media. Thats why media is designated as the fourth estate or the fourth branch of government in addition to the...

A record contract enables a record label to sell license and distribute and artist's recordings in return for granting these rights. The artist's music is promoted. And the artist is paid a per...

Media is regarded as one of the four pillars of democracy. And it plays a vital role in molding the opinion of the society and it has the potential of changing the whole viewpoint through which...

The Central Board of Film Certification whose headquarters are located in Mumbai with nine regional office locations is the body responsible for certifying films and certifying their authentici...

The Government of India formulated the new Information Technology Rules 2021 suppressing the Information Technology Rules, 2011. The main aim of IT Rules 2021 is to provide an extensive grievan...

Trial by media is a phrase popular in the late 20th century and early 21st century to describe the impact of television and newspaper coverage on a person's reputation by creating a widespread ...

India, at present, does not have an independent statute protecting privacy; the right to privacy is a deemed right under the Constitution. The right to privacy has to be understood in the conte...

Obscenity is a kind of mind pollution and a social problem affecting the society at large. It can be defined as any picture, photograph, figure, article, write up, video, etc. or a public act w...

Every person has the right to protect his/ her fame like body and property. Actually, the right of protection of fame is more important than the right of protection of body and property. A ...

In India, as in several advanced economies, there is only one body for Self-Regulation in Advertising � the ASCI, which is concerned with safeguarding the interests of consumers whilst monitori...

Media is considered as the fourth pillar of democracy, it is the eyes and ears of this society and ideally perform the function of a moral watchdog of the public interests. Correspondingly, pro...

The Executive in Indian Democracy is shielded by a special power to keep the information secret under the Official Secrets Act. Though the Constitution speaks about freedom of speech and expres...

The Media freedom is curtailed when it tends to insult the state under Sedition which is a crime under I.P.C., if it results in loss of reputation of an individual i.e., defamation, and when it...

Press and Electronic media has to report the proceedings of the Parliament and State Legislatures. In the process they may confront the privileges of the parliamentarians. Any defiance of legis...

Media simply refers to a vehicle or means of message delivery system to carry an ad message to a targeted audience. Media like TV, Radio, Print, Outdoor and Internet are instruments to convey a...

Freedom of PressAlthough Article 19 does not express provision for freedom of press but the fundamental right of the freedom of press implicit in the right the freedom of speech and expression....

The freedom of speech and expression is a very important fundamental right under the Constitution. It is indispensable for the development of one's own individuality and for the success of parl...

An Overview of Rules made for social media intermediaries under Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. The Government of India had...

After the step of government to include OTT under the Ministry of Information and Broadcast would it be ideal to call OVER THE TOP AS BELOW THE TOP? Let's find this out. OTTs platforms such as ...

The case of S. Rangarajan V/s P. Jagjivan Ram directed that there must be a proper balance between one of the right free speech and restriction of any social interest. The freedom of conveying ...

In this case[2], two learned Judges, Hon'ble Dr. Justice Arijit Pasayat and the Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ashok Kumar Ganguly differed on whether contempt in the face of the Court can be dealt immedi...

Is The Mic Heavier Than The Gavel? Until you realize how easy it is for your mind to be manipulated, you remain the puppet of someone else�s game. - Evita Ochel. Today it�s us...

Before a Court passes a Judgment , during hearing , many things happens. Heated argument between the lawyers, remarks by Hon�ble Judges, whether soft or harsh, are part and parcel of court hea...

India is a signatory to the United Nations Declaration on Human Rights, which was adopted in 1948, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which was adopted in 1966. These t...

As media influence grows beyond human reach, the fourth pillar of democracy takes pride in being fair, impartial, and presenting the facts. However, as recent events demonstrate, media is confron...

Recently Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre, Press Council of India and News Broadcasters Association on a Public Interest Litigation seeking for the setting of the Media Tribunal o...

Since the boom of the technology era in the late 20th century, globalization has changed our world dramatically. Nowadays, we no longer live in a segregated world of distinct and close-up econo...

Freedom of the press is the mortar that binds together the bricks of democracy - and it is also the open window embedded in those bricks.- Shashi Tharoor Recently, The report of World Press F...

In today's world, media is a great source of information to people within and outside the defined boundaries. It has always acted as an interface between the government and people of the countr...

Trial by media is a phrase which is as equal as to the statement that who so ever controls the media controls the mind that has been used popularly in the last few decades to describe the impac...

In the biggest democratic country like India, the administrative bodies those including legislative, executive and the judiciary are viewed as the three pillars of the constitution while media ...

Whenever a sensational or a controversial or a case with high profile parties come to a court for trial, it enhances the excitement within the general public and they desire to know and keep th...

Media has a great influence over the public of the country. Newspapers, news channels, radio and television don't only spread the information but they also assist in controlling the stories whi...

Street Crime V. Corporate Crime Crime can be of many types but, only two have been discussed in the article. They are street crimes, also known as traditional crimes and corporate crimes. Stre...

Over the years, there has been drastic improvement in the technology. This has also given increase in the use of social media. Students in the developing and developed countries are becoming more...

In the present times, there is an increase in spread of fake news. Conventional types of media and news coverage are as yet present; notwithstanding internet-based information and computerized ...

Dr.Bhimrao Babasaheb Ramji Ambedkar, the maker of the Indian constitution described that the justice is given in the courts let that be the Supreme court, High court or the District Court by the ...