Media and Law

Unit I

Definition and various forms of Media (Print, Electronic and Social Media). · Historical Background of Freedom of Speech and Expression in India · Freedom of Press, Article 19 (1) (a)and Reasonable Restrictions on freedom of speech and expression Article 19 (2). · Morality, Obscenity, and censorship

• Article 19 — Six Fundamental Freedoms and Reasonable Restrictions
• Offences affecting public health safety, convenience, decency and morals

Unit II

Parliamentary Privileges, Judicial Reporting and Media · Investigative Journalism and Right to Privacy · Defamation and Contempt of Court · OfficialSecrets Act & Right to Information Act,2005

• Qualification, Disqualification and Privileges of — Members of Parliament Members of Legislative Assembly Anti-Defection Law (Xth Schedule)
• Torts related to Reputation (Defamation) & Personal Relations
• Defamation
• The Contempt Law and Practice — Articles 129 and 215 of the Constitution of India, Contempt of Courts Act, 1971
• Right to Information Act, 2005

Unit III

Press Council of IndiaAct, 1978. · Advertising Standard Council ofIndia: An Overview. · CinematographAct, 1952

Unit IV

Media and the Society. · Role of Media and SocialIssues. · Regulation of ElectronicMedia · Trial by Media.