Exam Details

Subject media & law (optional-ii)
Paper
Exam / Course b.a. ll.b.
Department
Organization Hidayatullah National Law University
Position
Exam Date April, 2018
City, State chhattisgarh, raipur


Question Paper

I.D.
END TERM EXAMINATION, APRIL-2018
B.A.LL.B. (HONS.)
SEMESTER-X
Media Law (Optional-II)
Max. Marks: 60 Time Allowed: 3:00 Hrs.
Note: Answer five questions including Question No. 1 which is compulsory.The number of marks carried by
each question is indicated at the end of the question.
1. Answer the following (each answer should be in approximately 100 words): (Marks 2×10=20)
a. Discuss the evolution of broadcasting regulation in India
b. Discuss the effect theory related to media
c. Public Order as reasonable restriction on Art.
d. Discuss ethics related with advertisement.
e. Define License Secrecy
f. Discuss the law relating to Parliamentary proceedings
g. Write an explanatory note on right to receive information
h. Censorship of Media
i. Discuss the role of Press Council of India
j. Discuss the importance of media
2. Those who advertise for commercial gain are not entitled to enjoyment of the fundamental right to free speech
under art has no justification. Discuss the development of law of commercial speech with the help of
statutory provisions and leading case laws. (Marks 10)
3. Discuss the followings: (Marks
a. Write an explanatory note on main functions of ASCI.
b. Discuss Justice K S Puttoswamy case in relation to Law of Privacy in India.
4. Freedom to air one's view is the lifeline of any democratic institution and any attempt to stifle or
suffocate or gag this right would sound a death knell to democracy and would help in autocracy or
dictatorship. In the light of abovesaid statement, discuss the freedom of press under Indian Constitution
with the help of judicial decisions. (Marks 10)
5. The law of defamation is a culmination of a conflict between society and individual. It seeks to attain a balance
between right to freedom of speech and expression of media and right of the individual to preserve his honour and
reputation. Explain the law of defamation in common law with exceptions. (Marks 10)
6. Broadcast frequencies are public property; neither the government nor any private entity could claim
ownership over it. Discuss the above said statement with the help of constitutional provisions and judicial
decisions. (Marks 10)
7. Discuss the followings: (Marks
a. Write an explanatory note on theories related to media.
b. Critically examine the role of Prasar Bharti.



Subjects

  • administrative law
  • alternative dispute resolution
  • banking law
  • banking law (opt.-ii)
  • cg (hons.-ii)- judicial review
  • civil procedure code (cpc)
  • comparative criminal procedure
  • compensatory discrimination
  • competition law
  • constitutional governance-1
  • constitutional governance-ii
  • copyright
  • corporate finance
  • corporate law-ii
  • corporate reconstruction
  • corporate regulation
  • corporate tax
  • criminal justice system
  • criminal procedure code (cr. p.c.)
  • criminology & penology (opt.-ii)
  • criminology & penology (optional-1)
  • cyber law (opt.-ii)
  • cyber law (optional-1)
  • drafting, pleading and conveyancing
  • economics (minor): indian economy
  • economics (minor): law, poverty & development
  • english literature
  • environmental law
  • family law-i
  • family law-ii
  • federalism
  • fundamental rights & its enforcement
  • general english & legal language
  • geographical indications
  • indian economy
  • indian penal code (ipc)
  • indirect tax (optional-i)
  • indirect tax (optional-ii)
  • intellectual property rights
  • international commercial arbitration (opt.-ii)
  • international commercial arbitration (optional-1)
  • international commercial law
  • international investment law
  • international trade law
  • introduction to sociology
  • jurisprudence - i
  • jurisprudence-ii
  • labour law-i
  • labour law-ii
  • land laws
  • law of contract-ii
  • law of evidence
  • law of insurance (optional-i)
  • law of insurance (optional-ii)
  • law of torts
  • law, poverty & development (minor)
  • legal method
  • major political systems in the world
  • media & law (optional-i)
  • media & law (optional-ii)
  • nrit
  • patent
  • political science (major)- indian political system: institutional and political dynamics
  • political science (major): international relations
  • political theory (major)
  • political thought
  • principles of economics (minor)
  • principles of taxation law
  • professional ethics
  • public international law
  • public policy process
  • socio economics offences
  • sociological thought
  • sociology (minor)- indian society: structure & process
  • trade mark
  • transfer of property act
  • transnational crime and law
  • women & law (optional-i)
  • women & law (optional-ii)
  • wto