B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 3 Media and Law (Hons) 2022 Apr Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Define mass media and describe its different kinds.
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2. Q2 Define obscenity. Elucidate the tests employed to ascertain obscene content with the help of decided cases.
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3. Q3 Define commercial speech. Explain the constitutional protection accorded to commercial speech.
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4. Q4 Explain the composition, powers and functions of press council of India.
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5. Q5 Explain the Constitutional Protection accorded to films in India
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6. Q6 Explain the constitutional validity of pre-censorship in India.
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Short notes on any two :

1. Q7 (a) Press trust of India.
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2. Q7 (b) Freedom to telecast.
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3. Q7 (c) Cyber crimes.
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Solve any two problems :

1. Q8 (a) Mr. Ramesh publishes his Article in a well-known newspaper. In the said Article he criticises the defence sector policy of the Central Government. The police arrested him on the ground of sedition. Ramesh challenges his arrest. Whether he will succeed ?
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2. Q8 (b) Mr. Rajan produces a film based on the lives of prostitutes. When exhibited before the censorship board it refused to issue certificate on the ground that the said film promotes prostitution. Rajan challenges the said order. Whether Rajan will succeed ?
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3. Q8 (c) Government of Karunadu imposes prohibition on online games on the ground of public order 'Trozen' company offering online games challenges the said order on the ground that it violates Art. 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. Whether 'Trozen' company will succeed ?
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