SVKM’s Narsee Monje Institute of Management Studies Kirit P. Mehta School of Law Program: B.A, LL.B. (Hons, 8101/B.B.A,, LL.B. (Hons. 8102 __] Semester: VIII Module: Media and Entertainment Law Module Code: Teaching Scheme Evaluation Scheme Lecture | Practical | Tutorial | Credit Internal Term End (Hours | (Hours | (Hours Continuous Examinations (TEE) per per | per week) Assessment (ICA) (Marks- 50 week) | week) (Marks-50_) | in Question Paper) 2 0 0 2___| Marks Scaled to 50 | Marks Scaled to 50 Pre-requisite: Constitution Law basics, Contract Law, Torts Law, IPR basics, IPC. ‘Objectives: * Developing an in-depth understanding of the complex legal landscape surrounding media and entertainment industries. * Identifying emerging trends in media and entertainment law, and analyzing ethical considerations associated with media representation and content creat Outcomes: * To understand the legal principles, regulations, and challenges within media and entertainment industries, and develop the ability to analyze complex legal scenarios in these contexts. (PLO3a) * To analyze broadcasting and telecommunications regulations, critically examining the balance between content regulation and freedom of expression in different media platforms. (PLO1a) * To evaluate defamation and privacy issues in media content, effectively identifying potential legal implications and proposing appropriate legal remedies. (PLO4b) Detailed Syllabus: (per session plan ) Unit | Description Duration 1. | Introduction to Media Law 3 Hrs + Overview of media and allied industries + Media as the fourth Pillar of Democracy + Historical development and significance of media law + Key legal concepts and terminology + Evolution of forms of Media, Digital Media, Social Media Basic Reading * D.D.Basu, The Law of Press of India, 2nd Edition, New Delhi, Prentice Hall Inc,1980 Reference Reading + Divan, M.G, (2013). Facets of Media Law A mini encyclopaedia covering multiple dimensions of media law. New Delhi: EasternSVKM’s Narsee Monje Institute of Management Studies Kirit P. Mehta School of Law Book Company Teaching Pedagogy- Group Discussion Freedom of Speech and Expression and Media 3 Hrs + Constitutional position of freedom of speech and expression. + Definition of Various forms of Media under Art 19(1)(a) + Reasonable Restrictions + Freedom Basic Reading * Chadha, K,, & Arya, S. (2021, June 28). Challenges to Press Freedom in India. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Communication. Reference Reading + Romesh Thappar vs State of Madras «Indian Express Newspapers (Bombay) (P) Ltd. v. Union of India Teaching Pedagogy- Socratic and Discussion based 3. | Freedom of Press and reasonable restriction, 3 Hrs * Freedom of Press * Obscenity, blasphemy and sedition + Regulation, Newsprint Control Order. * Censorship + Advertisement- to what extent freedom is allowed under Art 19(1)(a) * Controversies surrounding arrest and detention of Journalists ‘+ Anti-Slapp Provisions Basic Reading + MP. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law (reprinted, 6th edn, Lexis Nexis Butterworths Wadhwa 2011) Reference Reading * Gaur, K. D. (1994). CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOM OF MEDIA IN INDIA. Journal of the Indian Law Institute, 36(4), 429-454 + Ranjan, S. (2015). MEDIA AND JUDICIARY: REVITALIZATION] OF DEMOCRACY. Journal of the Indian Law Institute, 57(3), 415- 436. Teaching Pedagogy- Socratic and Discussion based. 4, | Ownership Patterns in media 2Hrs * Ownership patterns and its regulation * Cross Ownership in media. Controversies surrounding media ownership Basic ReadingSVKM’s Narsee Monje Institute of Management Studies Kirit P. Mehta School of Law * THAKURTA, PARANJOY GUHA. “Curbing Media Monopolies.” Economic and Political Weekly 48, no. 16 (2013): 10-14 Reference Reading * MURALIDHARAN, S. (2014). TRAI Report on Media Ownership: The Press’s Curious Response. Economic and Political Weekly, 49(36), 10-13 + “Big Business Weds Big Media: The Reliance/Network18 Deal Should Make Us Wake up to the Impending Threat to Media Plurality.” Economic and Political Weekly 47, no. 4 (2012) Teaching Pedagogy- Socratic and Discussion based REGULATION OF MEDIA(I) * Press Council of India Act,1978 The Cinematograph Act,1952 ‘The Cable Television (Regulation) Network Act,1995 Prasar Bharti (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990 The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act,1997 Basic Reading, * Statutes and the corresponding sections + UDUPA, S. (2012). Beyond Acquiescence and Surveillance: New Directions for Media Regulation. Economic and Political Weekly, 47(4), 101-109 Reference Reading + Turning the Spotlight on the Media, (2011). Economic and Political Weekly, 46(46), 8-8. Teaching Pedagogy- Socratic and Discussion based 3 Hrs REGULATION OF MEDIA(II) * Regulation of Electronic Media. «Report of Chanda Committee. + Need for autonomous corporation. Basic Reading * Chanda Committee Report on Information and Broadcasting Media https:/ /eparlib.nic,in/handle/123456789/940364?view_type=b rowse Reference Reading * “Self-Content Regulation” Indian Broadcasting Foundation, 2016-17, available at: http://www. ibfindia.com/self- contentregulation Teaching Pedagogy- Socratic and Discussion based 3 Hrs Intellectual property and Media + The Copyright Act, 1957: Provisions governing copyright 3 HrsSVKM’s Narsee Monje Institute of Management Studies Kirit P. Mehta School of Law protection and usage + The Trademark Act, 1999 * Celebrities Rights + Recent controversies with the emergence of multiple digital platforms Basic Reading * Statutes and the corresponding sections Reference Reading + Turning the Spotlight on the Media, (2011). Economic and Political Weekly, 46(46), 8-8. Teaching Pedagogy- Socratic and Discussion based CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN MEDIA LAW (1) 2Hrs + Trial by Media. + Impact and outcome of self-regulation concept in Media. * Media coverage in Conflict zones. * Sting operations * Paid New Basic Reading * Sundaram, Ravi. “Publicity, Transparency, and the Circulation Engine: The Media Sting in India.” Current Anthropology 56, no. $12 (2015): $297-305 Reference Reading * 200 th Report of the Law Commission on “Trial by Media: Free Speech Vs. Fair Trial Under Criminal Procedure (Amendments to the Contempt of Court Act, 1971) Teaching Pedagogy- Socratic and Discussion based 3 Hrs CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN MEDIA LAW (I) * Media and Ethics + Privacy and Media. + News Sensation & Sensi ation * Social Media and its governance «Fake News and surrounding issues ‘+ Ethics of Journalism + Fair Reporting Basic Reading * BHANDARI, V. (2018). PRIVACY CONCERNS IN THE AGE OF SOCIAL MEDIA. India International Centre Quarterly, 45/4), 66-81 Reference Reading « Siripurapu, Anshu, and William Merrow. “Social Media andSVKM’s Narsee Monje Institute of Management Studies Kirit P. Mehta School of Law Online Speech: How Should Countries Regulate Tech Giants?” Cou on Foreign Relations, 2021 Teaching Pedagogy- Socratic and Discussion based 10. | MEDIA AND TAXATION 2 Hrs * Constitutional Provisions * Direct impact of taxes on circulation of newspapers * Power to tax on circulation of newspapers * Business activity versus public purpose in dissemination of information * State Government's power to tax cinema Basic Reading * MP. Jain, Indian Constitutional Law (reprinted, 6th edn, Lexis Nexis Butterworths Wadhwa 2011) * Romesh Thaper vs. Union of India, A.ILR. 1950 SC 124 * Indian Express Newspaper vs Union of India (1985)1SCC 641 + Sakal Papers vs Union of India, A.LR. 1962. SC 305 + Bennett Coleman & Co. vs Union of India, ALR. 1973 SC 106 * Union of India v/s Association for Democratic Reforms (2002) 5 SCR 294 Reference Reading * Report on Media & Entertainment: India tax landscape, hitps://www2.deloitte.com/in/en/ pages/tax/articles/media- entertainment-india-tax-landscape.html Teaching Pedagogy- Socratic and Discussion based 11. |Media Advertisement and Law 3 Hrs * Concept of Advertisement- Advertisement & Ethics + The Advertisement Act, 1954 * Indecent Representation (Prohibition) Act, 1986 + The Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable) Act * Consumer protection and advertisement- misleading advertisements. Basic Reading + Statutes and their corresponding sections, offences, penaltiee Reference Reading + “Journalists on Call: The Media Ignores Issues of Ethics and Credibility at Great Risk to Its Own Sustainability.” Economic and Political Weekly 45, no. 49 (2010) Teaching Pedagogy- Socratic and Discussion based Total 30 AirsSVKM’s Narsee Monje Institute of Management Studies Kirit P. Mehta School of Law Text Books: 1. D.D. Basu, The Law of Press of India, 2nd Edition, New Delhi, Prentice Hall Inc, 1980. 2, Ram Jethmalani and D § Chopra, Cases and Material on Media Law, Thomson Reuters, 2102 Reference Books : 1. Madhavi Goradia Divan, Facets of Media Law, Eastern Book Company, 2012 ‘Any other information: 1. Latest Updated Statutes, Act, Rules and Regulations and Case Law to be taught after discussion in Multi-Campus Program Coordination (MPC) Meeting, Total Marks of Internal Continuous Assessment (ICA) : 50 Marks Distribution of ICA Marks: Description of ICA Marks Testi 20 Marks Quiz 10 Marks Group Discussion 10 Marks Class Participation 10 Marks Total Marks: 50 Marks Signature Signature (Prepared by Ms. Anu Mishra) (Approved by Dean)