ENTERTAINMENT AND MEDIA LAWS

Entertainment law governs the entertainment industry, the entertainment law is connected with various legal fields i.e. intellectual property law, employment law, contract law, torts, labor law, bankruptcy law, Telecommunication, immigration, securities law criminal law, tax law, and insurance law and some legal doctrines i.e. Right of Publicity, Agency, Right of Privacy, Defamation, Advertising. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting administers rules, regulations in the areas of information, broadcasting, the press and the Cinema of India.
The Cinematograph Act, 1952 provides the procedure for certification of cinematograph films for exhibition and for regulating exhibitions by means of cinematographs. Board of Film Certification is constituted for sanctioning films for public exhibition. Any person aggrieved by any order of the Board in relation to the issuance of certificate may file an appeal before Film Certification Appellate Tribunal. The Central Government may Suspension and revocation of certificate, and the person aggrieved by the order of Central Government may make an application for review of the order before the Central Government. Press Council of India is established for preserving the freedom of the Press and of maintaining and improving the standards of newspapers and news agencies. The Council may constitute committees for performing the functions as assigned by the Council. The Council, on a complaint or on its own motion may hold an inquiry. Decision of the Council is not questionable in any court of law. The Firm provides complete legal assistance including advising, drafting of contracts and litigation work. The Firm also appears for its clients before Tribunal, Forum, Council, Board, Commission and Courts.