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Television in India: Balancing Freedom and Regulation

Author(s) Prof. Dr. Ms. T. Tripura Sundari
Country India
Abstract Television, as a powerful medium of mass communication, plays a pivotal role in defining public opinion and disseminating information. In India, the freedom of television broadcasting is an expansion of the right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19 (1) (a) of the Constitution. However, this freedom is subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19 (2), including considerations of public order, decency, morality, and national security.
The legal framework governing television in India includes laws such as the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995, which governs content and prevents the broadcast of objectionable material. The Prasar Bharati Act, 1990 establishes Doordarshan as an autonomous public broadcaster. Furthermore, regulatory bodies like the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and the Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC) supervise television content to ascertain compliance with ethical standards.
Judicial interpretations have significantly shaped the landscape of television freedom. Landmark cases like Secretary, Ministry of I&B v. Cricket Association of Bengal (1995) emphasized that airwaves are public property, advocating for a diverse and independent broadcasting sector. Similarly, Anand Patwardhan v. Union of India (1997) upheld the right against arbitrary censorship.
Keywords Freedom of Television; Article 19 (1) (a); Broadcast regulation; Reasonable restrictions; Censorship; Media Autonomy
Field Arts > Movies / Music / TV
Published In Volume 7, Issue 2, March-April 2025
Published On 2025-03-28
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i02.40119
Short DOI https://doi.org/g898gh
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