Essay Freedom of Expression, Media and Society – Law Assignment Help

Assignment Task

 

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Critically answer any FIVE of the following questions each with references to the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and historical cases

1) Which is more important: The Right to Freedom of Expression or the Right to Public Safety and why? Discuss with examples

2) Should the Press have special restrictions or protections when it comes to freedom of expression or should they be on the same level as every other citizen? Discuss with reference to the constituent assembly debates.

3) Is insult to a persons reputation a violation of their right to live with dignity and should such an insult be punished through criminal action? Discuss with reference to Indian cases and global debates

4) What is the difference between the following: Obscenity, Pornography and Vulgarity and how do they overlap in the eyes of the law? Critically discuss with reference to key cases

5) What constitutes fair criticism in the context of Criminal Contempt? What are the factors that have affected the Supreme Courts view of fair criticism in landmark cases?

6) How are laws pertaining to sedition exercised beyond their limitations by powerful entities as a way to silence critique and debate? Discuss with reference to the definition set by the Kedarnath Singh judgement