Bachelor Of Mass Media (BMM) SEM VI 2018 19 April 2018-19 JOURNALISM PRESS LAW AND ETHICS Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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1. Q1 a) Discuss the importance of Ethics in journalism in the age of corporate media. Cite relevant examples in the context of sensational journalism and fake news 15 marks
   • b) Has the Indian media compromised the freedom granted by our Constitution? this, along with the scope of Article 19 (1) (a) and also discuss the reasonable restrictions in clause 2
2. Q2 a) Discuss the law of Defamation in India. Do you think criminal law of Defamation must 15 marks
   • b) Why was the Press Council of India created and what are its limitations? 8
   • c) Examine the provisions of the whistle blowers protection Act. 7
3. Q3 a) Discuss the key provisions of the Right to Information Act. 8 marks
   • b) Examine the law of Copyright in India in the context of changes brought about by 7
   • c) Discuss whether the law of obscenity in India needs to be changed. 8
   • d) Discuss the provisions of Working Journalist Act. What is Right to Privacy? Examine the remedies available to a citizen if his privacy is 7
   • b) Discuss with relevant examples the law of Public order in India. 15
4. Q5 Short Notes (Any Three) 15 marks
   • a) Trial by media
   • b) Television Debates on News Channels
   • c) Registrar of Newspapers of India
   • d) Fake news
   • e) Types of Evidence Paper Subject Code: 55602 Journalism: Press Laws and Ethics (Press Council of India)
   • A) (law of Public order) He

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