Media and Entertainment Law
Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad · LL.B. Semester 10
Unit I — Media Law and Constitution
Freedom of Press in India, Parliamentary Privileges and Defamation, Right to Privacy- Digital Personal Data Protection
- Article 19 — Six Fundamental Freedoms and Reasonable Restrictions
- Qualification, Disqualification and Privileges of — Members of Parliament Members of Legislative Assembly Anti-Defection Law (Xth Schedule)
- Torts related to Reputation (Defamation) & Personal Relations
- Social media and freedom of speech and expression
Unit II — Media-Entertainment Industry and Regulatory Framework
Methods of Regulation (Self Regulation and Statutory Regulation), The Cinematograph Act, 1952, Advertising Standards Council of India and its codes, Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 with Amendments of 2023.
Unit III — Media, Entertainment and Intellectual Property Rights
Copyright Law - Copyright Infringement and Piracy, Defenses, Remedies, Sanction, Performer’s Rights, Personality and Character Merchandising, Trademark, Fashion, Art Industry and Contemporary issues with special reference to Artificial Intelligence
Unit IV — Technology and Telecommunication Laws
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997, Telecom and Tele-communication Policy along with TRAI consultation Papers, The Information Technology Act, 2000, The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
Unit V — Drafting of Agreements in Media & Entertainment Industry
Film rights agreement, Artist agreement, Technology Contracts – Privacy Policy, Terms and Condition, Talent release agreement, Recording agreement.
Unit VI — Contemporary Issues and Challenges
Artificial Intelligence and Legal Challenges, Metaverse : Comparative Legal Framework, Social Media Regulation including Influencers Guidelines and Consumer Protection Act, 2019, Content Regulation: OTT platforms, Broadcasting Rights.