Glorification of Harassment in Bollywood Movies: Can the Censor Board Undo It?
‘Tera Naam’, ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’, ‘Ranjhana’ are a few examples of glorification of harassment in Bollywood movies. Most of these movies and their perspectives are marked by a patriarchal mindset and masculine lens, often romanticising the victim’s trauma as an act of ‘falling in love’. Tejaswi Shetty studies such performances of stalking and harassment potent in contributing to crime against women. She also understands the role of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and how they could be effective.
Hampering Judicial Independence: Media Trials in India, Its History and a Fresh Perspective
Media trials in India have become more common than one would imagine; what started as a benign form of investigative reporting have spread like a wildfire of fake news and speculation. Therefore, these media trials invalidate legitimate media reporting by casting a shadow of unverified claims and generalisation. Ishita Singh and Harsh Bhargava present the predicament of media trials and how they could weaken judicial decision-making and democracy. They offer the essential historical point that marks the beginning of media trials in India and the world, presenting various principles that allow spaces for egalitarian reporting.
Media Trial, Stifling Democracy and Affected Judiciary: How Did We Get Here?
There is an undeniable synergy between media, democratic ideals, and the judiciary. Although media is assumed to restore democracy, in reality, it is far from doing its job. In the article, Mayannk Sharma explains the linkages between a well-functioning democracy and vigilant media. He highlights how media has failed to do its job since it’s too obsessed with improving television ratings. The same has led to media trials, which have further cast a shadow on the ‘actual’ trial.
Fake News in Times of COVID-19: Role of Mainstream Media
By Krishna Sharma, B.A. L.L.B. from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi. Krishna is currently serving as Advocacy Consultant at Justice Ventures International INTRODUCTION: Fake
The Crumbling Pillar of Democracy: Is the Media Losing its Own Voice?
By Varun Sharma Importance of Media In the famous Bennett Coleman vs UOI case,[1] the Hon’ble Supreme Court held that media is the main vehicle
Constitutionality of Media Trials in India: A Detailed Analysis
Media plays a vital role in moulding the opinion of the society and it is capable of changing the whole viewpoint through which people perceive various events. Heinous crimes must be condemned and the media would be justified in calling for the perpetrators to be punished in accordance with the law. However, the media cannot usurp the functions of the judiciary and deviate from objective and unbiased reporting. While a media shackled by government regulations is unhealthy for democracy, the implications of continued unaccountability are even more damaging. Steps need to be taken in order to prevent media trials from eroding the civil rights of citizens, whereby the media have a clearer definition of their rights and duties, and the courts are given the power to punish those who flagrantly disregard them.
Fair Trial, Judiciary and Media: Need for Balance
By A Gowri Nair & Saipooja, School of Legal Studies, CUSAT “Editor’s Note: The media is regarded as the fourth pillar of any democracy. An
Law On Phone-tapping In India
By Priyan Garg, Amity Law School, Noida “EDITOR’S NOTE:- The recent times have exposed the diabolic methods used by government agencies all over the world
Cyber Sharing (In terms of Peer-to-Peer networks): Opportunity or Challenge to Entertainment Industry
By Sudhanshu Prakash, School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science & Technology, Kochi “Editor’s Note: In the era of technological advancement, cyber crimes are
Media Trials And The Rights Of The Accused
By Isha Tyagi and Nivedita Grover, Symbiosis Law School Noida “EDITOR’S NOTE: Media is rightly called the fourth estate. In today’s time, media is certainly
Offences Under IT Act, 2000
By Rahul Deo, CNLU Patna Editors Note:The high and speedier connectivity to the world from any place has developed many crimes and these increased offences
Freedom Of Press: Fourth Pillar Of Democracy
By Rahul Deo, CNLU Patna Editor’s Note: Freedom of speech and expression is the blood of democracy, palpitation of democracy, control of the government and
Freedom of Press- From 1950 to 1970
By Soumik Chakraborty Editor’s Note:Freedom of speech and of the press lay at the foundation of all democratic organisations, for without free political discussion no
Abuse of Social Media
By Pranav Gupta, Symbiosis Law School, Pune Editor’s Note: This research paper emphasizes on several attributes of violence that prevails in India and which provokes
Protection of Confidential Information: The Reality
By Akshay Maheshwari & Anjali Bhatt, UPES Editors Note: After an extensive comparative analysis, the paper tries to throw light on the law as developed
Sting Operations as Evidence in India
By Palak Jain, NLIU Bhopal Editor’s Note: Sting operations can be classified into positive and negative sting operations based on their purpose. Positive sting operation takes
Crimes in Cyberspace: Right to Privacy and Other Issues
By Mohak Rana NMIMS, School of Law, Mumbai Editor’s Note: The present era is marked by two things: heavy reliance on technology and virtual space. But
Role of Media in Democracy and Good Governance
By Ankitha Praveen, School of Legal Studies, CUSAT Editor’s Note: Freedom of speech and expression subject to reasonable restrictions is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Indian
