MEDIA Flashcards
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AJAY GOSWAMI vs UOI
PRESS COUNCIL
dude led multiple leading newsapers to court saying that young people minds can be harmed by obscene leading materials in newspapers
Petition Dismissed: The Court ruled that existing legal frameworks (such
as the IPC and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act,
1986) were sufficient to regulate obscene content and protect minors.
The Court emphasized that freedom of the press is vital to democracy and
should not be restricted without clear justification.
Obscenity Standards: The Court reiterated that obscenity must be judged
based on contemporary community standards and should consider the
literary, artistic, or journalistic value of the work.
Role of Self-Regulation: The Court acknowledged that the Press Council of
India played an important role in maintaining journalistic ethics but lacked
punitive powers to enforce stricter regulations.
raj kapoor v laxman
cinematograph act
clarified the legal justification for film certification. It dealt with the
controversy surrounding the movie Satyam Shivam Sundaram, which
was accused of being obscene under Section 292 IPC.
allowed. said they followed all the rules of 5(b)
Manohar Lal Sharma vs. Sanjay Leela
Bhansali & Ors
cinema
film not be exhibited as it was promoting enmity between different groups (Section 153A), deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious
feelings (Section 295A), and defamation (Sections 499 and 500).
dismissed the petition, noting that the reliefs sought were “extremely ambitious”
and that the pleadings lacked the necessary precision and relevance.
This judgment underscores the judiciary’s commitment to upholding the sanctity of legal processes and discourages the misuse of public interest litigation for publicity or to impede creative expression without substantive grounds.
