CCSU BA LLB - Law and Media II - 2023 - Old question paper

BA LLB 4th Semester Examination, June 2023
Law and Media - II
(BL-4002)

Section A
Note: Attempt all questions. Each question carries 4 marks

1. What is broadcast media? Give example.
2. A and S certificate of a film.
3. Freedom of speech
4. Censorship
5. What is indecent representation?

Section B
Note: Attempt any two question. Each question carries 10 marks

6. Write a note on Broadcasting Council under Prasar Bharati Act, 1990.
7. What are the functions of Press Council of India? What action can it take against a news paper offending against the standards of journalistic ethics?
8. What is the process of certification of a film?

Section C
Note: Attempt any three question. Each question carries 20 marks

9. Describe the composition of Prasar Bharati Corporation. When can the Chairman and its members be removed and suspended?
10. What are the powers and functions of Board of Film Certification? What principles are applied in certifying a film?
11. Discuss the objects and main features of Indecent Representation (Prohibition) Act, 1986.
12. What is ethical advertising? Can a company be sued for false advertisement? What steps have been taken in India by legislature to protect the interest of public against unethical false and misleading advertisements?
13. What are the powers of the Central Government regarding suspension and revocation of certificate of a film? When can it excercise its revisional powers?