Mass Media Law LLM Question Paper : kslu.ac.in
Name of the University : Karnataka State Law University
Degree : LLM (Constitutional Law)
Subject Code/Name : Mass Media Law
Semester : IV
Document Type : Model Question Paper
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KSLU Mass Media Law Question Paper
First Semester LL.M. Examination, January 2011
Duration : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 80
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Instructions
1. Answer all 5 Questions.
2. Figures to the right indicate marks.
3. Answers should be written only in English.
Sample Questions
Q. No. 1. (a) Define Mass Media. Explain different types of Mass Media functioning in India and abroad. Marks : 10 OR
Write a critical note on the impact of visual media on the minds of people.
(b) Outline the ownership pattern of mass media. Marks : 6 OR
Analyse the role of government controlled media in dissemination of information and news in India.
Q. No. 2. (a) Explain the scope of freedom of speech and expression in India, under Article 19 (1) (a) of the constitution. Refer to the relevant case law. Marks : 10 OR
Explain the grounds of restrictions that can be imposed on freedom of press. Comment on their justiciability.
(b) Write a short note on defamation. Marks : 6 OR
Is commercial speech (Advertisements) a part of freedom of press ? Comment.
Q. No. 3. (a) Explain the scope of freedom of speech and expression in cinematograph films. Is it different from the freedom of press. Marks : 10 OR
Justify the pre-censorship of films. What would be the consequences if they are not subjected to pre-censorship ?
(b) Write a short note on K.A. Abbas V. Union of India. Marks : 6 OR
Critically examine the working of Censor Board under the Cinematograph Act.
Q. No. 4. (a) Explain the Government Control over Radio and Television in India. Discuss its advantages and disadvantages. Marks : 10 OR
Comment on the judicial decisions relating to freedom of T. V. Channels.
(b) Write a note on sports telecasting and government control. Marks : 6 OR
Write a note on the report of the Chanda Committee.
Q. No. 5. (a) Describe the constitutional restrictions on Radio and Television in India. Marks : 10 OR
Explain the Union Government’s control and power to require payment taxes, and licensing fees in the context of regulating the mass media.
(b) Write a note one obscenity. Marks : 6 OR
Write a note on Article 246 of the Constitution.
I Semester LL.M. (Const.) Examination, June/July 2014 :
Duration : 3 Hours
Max. Marks : 80
Instructions :
1. Answer all questions.
2. Figures to the right indicate marks.
Q. No. 1. (a) Critically discuss the role played by mass media in modernisation and socialisation of a society. OR
Discuss the consequences of allowing private ownership of mass media like radio and television.
(b) Write note on :
Difference between visual and non-visual media. OR
Impact of media on public mind.
Q. No. 2. (a) Examine the Constitutional Protection given to the right to freedom of press in India. OR
Explain the extent to which the Government can exercise its regulatory power relating to press.
(b) Write note on :
Law of defamation and press freedom. OR
Press and the MRTP Act.
Q. No. 3. (a) Discuss the Constitutionality and censorship of films. OR
Explain the nature and scope of censorship under the Cinematograph Act.
(b) Write a note on :
Precensorship of press. OR
Abbas case.
Q. No. 4. (a) Examine the desirability of having an autonomous corporation instead of departmental control to regulate Radio and Television. OR
Critically discuss the impact of television on people.
(b) Write a note on :
Regulation of commercial advertisement. OR
Internal scrutiny of serials.
Q. No. 5. (a) Critically discuss the applicability of law of defamation to media. OR
Discuss the legal provisions applicable to regulation of obscenity on Television.
(b) Write a note on :
Power to impose tax and press freedom. OR
Power to legislate with regard to Media.