DMJ6207 MEDIA ETHICS AND LAW

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SESSION	JAN 2026
PROGRAM	MASTER OF ARTS – JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION (MA-JMC)
SEMESTER	2
COURSE CODE & NAME	DMJ6207 MEDIA LAW AND ETHICS

 

 

 

Set – I

 

Q.1. “Freedom of speech and expression is not absolute in India.” Discuss the concept of reasonable restrictions with suitable example.

Ans 1.

Freedom of Expression Under Article 19(1)(a)

The Constitution of India guarantees freedom to express and speak freely as an essential right in the Article 19(1)(a). This is a fundamental right to the democratic system that allows citizens to express their opinions, challenge the authority of government, express creative ideas, and participate in public discourse. However, the Constitution is clear the fact that this right isn’t unalienable. 19(2) of the Constitution 19(2) explicitly permits the state to place reasonable limitations on the use of this right within respect of certain reasons.

The grounds on which reasonable

 

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Q.2. “Censorship is both a protective and restrictive mechanism.” Evaluate the role of the Central Board of Film Certification in regulating content.

Ans 2.

The CBFC: Mandate and Classification

In its broad sense, Censorship means the limitation or restriction of communication the governing authority finds unsuitable, damaging or in conflict with public interests. When it comes to cinema in India in India, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) which is often referred to

 

 

Q.3. “The Right to Information Act has strengthened transparency and accountability in governance.” Discuss its significance for journalism and citizens.

Ans 3.

The RTI Act: Background and Scope

The Right to Information Act, 2005, is one of the biggest legislative accomplishments in Indian democratic institutions since the country’s independence. It gives all citizens of India the right of requesting information from any authority and creates a statutory obligation on public bodies to reply within defined time limits. The adoption of the RTI Act was the culmination of decades of civil society lobbying, and is based upon the constitutional understanding that accountability and transparency is a prerequisite for effective democratic

 

Set – II

 

Q.4. “Defamation laws in India attempt to balance reputation and freedom of expression.” Discuss civil and criminal defamation with examples.

Ans 4.

Understanding Defamation in Indian Law

Defamation in Indian law is defined as the public or broadcast of the false information that damages the image of an identified individual. Indian law has both civil and criminal remedies against defamation. In fact, it is one of the few democracies where defamation

 

 

Q.5. “Copyright and Intellectual Property Rights are essential in the digital age.” Discuss their importance with reference to media content and case studies.

Ans 5.

Copyright Law in India: Framework

The law of copyright as well as Intellectual property rights (IPR) ensure the protection of creative works of individuals and organizations in that they grant them exclusive rights over the reproduction, distribution of their work, the adaptation of it, and the communication of their original work. In the media industry, which produces and distributes creative works as its core business,

 

 

Q.6. “Media freedom is often influenced by political and corporate pressures.” Critically analyze the challenges faced by media organizations.

Ans 6.

Political Pressures on Media

Media freedom, widely recognized as a fundamental pillar of democracy and an indispensable condition to active participation by the public in its knowledge, faces numerous and frequently severe difficulties when it comes to practice. In India as well as across the globe, media organizations navigate persistent pressures from political establishments and corporate owners that shape