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Indian Media and the Law
INTRODUCTION Over time, our society has come a long way concerning the sociological and technological development of its people. The enormous surge in the growth of Artificial Intelligence and digitalization has aided this rampant exposure of the public to the new technology and wider access to media. Media in its most general form denotes a … Continue reading Indian Media and the Law
Read more »Navigating the Uncanny Valley: Legal and Ethical Challenges of Deepfakes in the Entertainment Industry
The emergence of AI & ML as a prominent form of synthetic media in creative industries has been attributed to technological advancement. Deepfakes are highly realistic digital means generated by AI that replicate real content or imitate a particular person’s or object’s appearance or voice. For all the possible, even welcoming uses of the technology, … Continue reading Navigating the Uncanny Valley: Legal and Ethical Challenges of Deepfakes in the Entertainment Industry
Read more »Critically Examining the Intersection of Media Coverage and Freedom of Expression: Implications for Judicial Integrity
Introduction In more recent times, it has become more and more difficult to keep the concept of media trials, which is indirectly connected to the fundamental human rights, to the back of one’s mind. This situation will display a complicated interplay between the mentality of the media to spread the news and the primary goal … Continue reading Critically Examining the Intersection of Media Coverage and Freedom of Expression: Implications for Judicial Integrity
Read more »From Script to Screen: Navigating the Evolution of Censorship Laws In Film Content
Introduction Censorship is usually misinterpreted as a synonym of restriction but this term is derived from the Latin word “censere” which means to give an opinion. Censorship is a wide phenomenon encompassing censorship of oral and written communications including movies, arts, music, magazines, books, plays, etc. In India, censorship has been criticized and debated over … Continue reading From Script to Screen: Navigating the Evolution of Censorship Laws In Film Content
Read more »Disparagement & Comparative Advertising
introduction In this cutthroat competition, companies are constantly seeking creative ways to get consumer’s attention. One such strategy is comparative advertising. Comparative advertising aims at pitting other companies or brands to highlight their superiority. This approach is perfectly legal to point out the advantages of one’s product but it cannot disparage competitor’s products. provisions regarding … Continue reading Disparagement & Comparative Advertising
Read more »The Web Series Balancing Act
Introduction With the beginning of the year 2024, the media and entertainment industry have faced several legal battles. While a new wave of watching web-series on various streaming platforms has given rise to the “binging-culture”, it has also welcomed unexpected lawsuits. Whether it be an Intellectual Property Infringement such as that in case of Sacred … Continue reading The Web Series Balancing Act
Read more »The New Draft Broadcast Bill Could Have A Chilling Effect On Journalistic Freedom Of Expression
The recently proposed Draft Broadcast Bill is feared to be a chain which shall bind those, who may speak their minds freely and without censor. The bill was intended to regulate new-age broadcasting mediums, however, bringing ‘news-broadcasting’ social media intermediaries within its ambit has ushered this debate of whether the bill is another ploy to … Continue reading The New Draft Broadcast Bill Could Have A Chilling Effect On Journalistic Freedom Of Expression
Read more »The Cinematography Amendment Bill 2023
Introduction You might have come across the name Cinematography (Amendment) Bill 2023 recently as it has been the topic of discussion for the last few months, if you are a cinema lover and especially Indian cinema. The present bill is a proposal which will repeal the obsolete Cinematograph Act of 1952 that was established to … Continue reading The Cinematography Amendment Bill 2023
Read more »Legal Compliance for OTT Platforms in India: Understanding the Regulatory Landscape
INTRODUCTION Over-the-top (OTT) services are digital content providers that stream media directly over the internet to viewers so they do not have to go through usual distribution channels like cable or satellite TV. These platforms contain content, such as movies, TV shows, web series, and documentaries, that can be watched on various devices, ranging from … Continue reading Legal Compliance for OTT Platforms in India: Understanding the Regulatory Landscape
Read more »Unveiling India’s Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023: A Paradigm Shift in Media Governance
Introduction That is, in a world of communications transcending boundaries at speed of light, regulated broadcasting services are notable to demarcate societal definitions; guard cultural integrity and assure the distribution of information that is accurate. Among the vibrancy of media in India that dotes on the face of this country with regard to the new … Continue reading Unveiling India’s Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2023: A Paradigm Shift in Media Governance
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