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The Business of Fame: Why Personality Rights matter for Celebrities and Athletes?
Introduction In this generating of such fast-paced world, celebrity status is often seen as a badge of honor. It expresses not just talent and achievement, but the long journey of effort and perseverance that brings individuals into the public eye. For most of the people, reaching such point in life feels like a dream where their dedication finally shines in the spotlight. People from almost all over the world are naturally curious about the lives of celebrities they admire b
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Product Placement vs Surrogate Advertising in OTT Shows: The Grey Zone in Indian Media Law
Introduction Over the last few years, OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hotstar and others have become the primary source of entertainment for a large section of Indian audiences. As more viewers move away from television and towards ad-free subscription models, brands have quietly shifted their strategy. Instead of traditional commercials, they now prefer to appear inside the content through props, dialogue mentions or storyline integrations. This rise in produ
Dec 23, 20255 min read


Economics and Finance in Journalism: Corruption Encroaching on Media Privacy
Introduction In a society that prioritizes headlines and instant news, the role of journalism is frequently labeled as the “fourth estate of democracy.” It is assumed to be a vigilant observer, revealing wrongdoings, making power answerable, and communicating to the citizens. However, what occurs when the observer turns out to be weak and corrupt, just like the corrupt situation it is supposed to bring to light? Over the last two decades, the economics of journalism has chan
Dec 1, 202510 min read


The Promotion & Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 – Legal Implications
Introduction In August 2025, The Parliament of India enacted the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 bringing sweeping...
Oct 10, 20253 min read
India’s Got Latent Controversy: Accountability of Creators under Entertainment and Media Law
Recently, an episode of popular Youtube comedy show “India’s Got Latent, hosted by comedian Samay Raina, featuring prominent podcaster...
Apr 9, 20256 min read
OTT Platforms: Valuable Allies or Risky Overlords? An Analysis of Regulatory Frameworks
As said by one of our most famous Historian and Noble Peace Prize Winner Christian Lous Lange Technology is a Useful Servant but a...
Mar 17, 20257 min read
Role of media in shaping public opinion
Abstract Given the significant impact that different kinds of communication have on both individual and societal perspectives, the...
Dec 28, 20246 min read
Film Certification in India: Certification or Censorship?
Recently, the release of the movie ‘Emergency’, a political drama directed and co-produced by Kangana Ranaut was delayed due to the...
Oct 7, 20244 min read
Soft Porn : Vile Entertainment
Introduction In today’s digital world, we are constantly bombarded with sexual imagery and toxic content. While hardcore pornography...
Oct 3, 20245 min read


Navigating New Digital Frontiers: The IT Rules 2021 and Their Impact on Intermediaries
INTRODUCTION On 25th February 2021, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), out of the blue, notified the Information...
Aug 20, 20246 min read


Navigating the Digital Wild West: Social Media and OTT Platforms in India
INTRODUCTION The words of Serena Williams – “Everything comes at a cost. Just what are you willing to pay for it? ” – seems most...
Jul 17, 20245 min read
Indian Media and the Law
INTRODUCTION Over time, our society has come a long way concerning the sociological and technological development of its people. The...
Jun 29, 20246 min read


Navigating the Uncanny Valley: Legal and Ethical Challenges of Deepfakes in the Entertainment Industry
The emergence of AI & ML as a prominent form of synthetic media in creative industries has been attributed to technological advancement....
Jun 25, 20249 min read


Critically Examining the Intersection of Media Coverage and Freedom of Expression: Implications for Judicial Integrity
Introduction In more recent times, it has become more and more difficult to keep the concept of media trials, which is indirectly...
Jun 12, 202410 min read


From Script to Screen: Navigating the Evolution of Censorship Laws In Film Content
Introduction Censorship is usually misinterpreted as a synonym of restriction but this term is derived from the Latin word “censere”...
Jun 10, 20246 min read


Disparagement & Comparative Advertising
introduction In this cutthroat competition, companies are constantly seeking creative ways to get consumer's attention. One such strategy...
Jun 8, 20244 min read


The Web Series Balancing Act
Introduction With the beginning of the year 2024, the media and entertainment industry have faced several legal battles. While a new wave...
May 14, 20245 min read


The New Draft Broadcast Bill Could Have A Chilling Effect On Journalistic Freedom Of Expression
The recently proposed Draft Broadcast Bill is feared to be a chain which shall bind those, who may speak their minds freely and without...
May 8, 20247 min read


The Cinematography Amendment Bill 2023
Introduction You might have come across the name Cinematography (Amendment) Bill 2023 recently as it has been the topic of discussion for...
Apr 4, 20247 min read
Legal Compliance for OTT Platforms in India: Understanding the Regulatory Landscape
INTRODUCTION Over-the-top (OTT) services are digital content providers that stream media directly over the internet to viewers so they do...
Apr 3, 20245 min read
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