Media and Law (BBALLB-507(A) (CL1))
Program: BBA-LLB (Hons.)
Category: Professional Elective Course
Semester: 5
Credits: 4
L-T-P: 4- 0- 0
Description
Media law is the branch of law that deals with the legal issues related to mass media, including print, broadcasting, and online media. It is a dynamic field that plays a pivotal role in maintaining the balance between freedom of expression and legal regulations in the ever-evolving media landscape.
Instructor

Mr. Bhanu Partap Singh Sambyal

Assistant Professor
Department Of Law
Course Outcomes
  • Describe the constitutional perspectives relating to media.
  • Examine the origin of broadcasting laws, censorship, and relevant regulatory acts.
  • Identify the application of defamation, hate speech, and sedition laws.
  • Analyse laws on obscenity, privacy, and cyber privacy implications.
  • Evaluate copyright, reporting standards, and media regulation mechanisms thoroughly.
Resources
Course Handout Lesson Plan Syllabus
Evaluation Scheme
MST 7
MST_1 7
Assignment 10
Attendance 5
Total Internal 29
Total External 70
Overall Total 99