B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 3 Media and Law (Hons) 2021 Mar Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Explain the essential characteristics of mass media and describe different kinds of mass media.
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2. Q2 Describe the impact of visual media on society.
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3. Q3 "Freedom of press is assemblage of various rights". Explain this statement with decided cases.
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4. Q4 "Indian mass media sector to a greater extent a self-regulatory system". Explain this statement with suitable example.
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5. Q5 Explain the role of Prasar Bharati in India.
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6. Q6 Explain how far expression over internet is protected under Article 19 of the Constitution.
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7. Q7 Define obscenity. Explain obscenity as a ground of restriction on media.
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8. Q8 Explain the structure and functions of advertisement Standard Council of India.
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Write short notes on any two :

1. Q9 (a) Evolution of Radio as mass media.
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2. Q9 (b) Press Trust of India.
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3. Q9 (c) Price and page regulation.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q10 (a) Rohan is a noted journalist and close friend of Mahesh, who is a well-known politician. Rohan writes an autobiography. In one of the chapters he writes about family dispute of Mahesh and mentions his role in settling such issue. Aggrieved by such disclosure Mahesh files a defamation suit. Whether Mahesh can succeed ?
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2. Q10 (b) Ramesh gets his letter published in a leading newspaper wherein he criticizes the judiciary for delay in disposal of the cases. The High Court takes cognizance of the same and initiates contempt proceeding. Whether Ramesh will succeed in this case ?
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3. Q10 (c) Monoj a noted author writes a book criticizing the superstitious practice. 'Center for protection of social values', a NGO files a petition before the High Court requesting for banning of the said book on the ground that it hurts religious sentiments. Whether NGO will succeed ?
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