MEDIA LAW in India Freedom, Evolution and Contemporary Issues

This book is an analysis carried out through an academic lens, enabling the reader to study the impact and intersection of media and law in India in a streamlined sense. Freedom of media is one of the pillars in a democracy, and this book assesses the same in the Indian context across the wide spectrum of media – such as news, cinema, television as well as advertisements. From historical journey of Indian media to contemporary debates and discussion, understanding freedom of media under Article 19(1)(a) to understanding freedom of Indian media on a global scale, the book delves into law, policy and judgments alike.

• Equips law students, legal practitioners, media practitioners, scholars, and anyone connected to the field of media with an understanding of historical background, constitutional and statutory framework, and policy aspects of the interface between media and the law.

• Covers various theories of press, the World Press Freedom Index, legal implications, and

restrictions that encompass print, electronic, broadcast, and social media.

• Summarises the Key Recollect points after each chapter

• Also provides Do it Yourself exercises for practice