Unveiling Truths: Navigating Media Law in the Digital Age

Unveiling Truths: Navigating Media Law in the Digital Age explores the intricate relationship between media, technology, and the legal system in a time when information spreads at an unprecedented pace. The book offers an in-depth analysis of media law in the context of the digital age, focusing on its development, challenges, and new trends.

With both a global and national perspective, the book highlights the urgent need for a well-balanced legal system that reconciles privacy, free expression, and media democracy while addressing the intricacies of an interconnected digital world. It gathers various insights from legal experts, practitioners, and academics on significant topics such as the emergence of OTT platforms, issues of privacy in both traditional and digital media, and the legal and ethical consequences of misinformation and sensational journalism.

Targeted at legal experts, reporters, students and digital enthusiasts, the book provides readers with the resources needed to comprehend and maneuver through the swiftly changing terrain of media law.

CHAPTER 1 — Evolution of Media Law in a Changing Society: Tracing the Shifts

Authors: Ms. Ananya Pandey & Dr. Jipson Joseph
Page: 1

CHAPTER 2 — Emergence of OTT Platforms in India: A Critique

Author: Dr. Rahul Mishra
Page: 19

CHAPTER 3 — Traditional Media and Privacy Rights: Legal Challenges in the Digital Age

Authors: Mrs. S. Syed Ali Fathima Nisha & Ms. Asmila M
Page: 33

CHAPTER 4 — Straddling the Digital Divide: Harmonizing Expression and Privacy in the Media Era

Authors: Dr. Christabell Joseph & Dr. Joseph Nehru
Page: 41

CHAPTER 5 — Media Intrusion and Privacy Rights in the Digital Age: Legal Challenges and Remedies

Author: Ms. Nandana Rajesh
Page: 63

CHAPTER 6 — Legal Regime of Social Media, Ethics and Privacy and its Impact on Public

Author: Dr. Gayathri Bai S
Page: 79

CHAPTER 7 — Right to Erasure and Digital Privacy in India: Navigating Individual Rights and Public Access in the Modern Internet Era

Authors: Ms. Renuka Joseph & Ms. Shivani Mahadevan
Page: 91

CHAPTER 8 — Legal and Ethical Dimensions of Yellow Journalism

Authors: Ms. Swati Kaushal & Ms. Anaya Upadhyay
Page: 105

CHAPTER 9 — Fake News Over The Internet: Is the Indian Legal System Geared Up to Meet the Challenges?

Authors: Dr. Sunitha Abhay Jain & Adv. Simran A. Jain
Page: 123

CHAPTER 10 — Deception in the Digital Age: Legal Implications of Online Fake News

Authors: Dr. Ivneet Kaur Walia & Ms. Chaitali Gupta
Page: 139

CHAPTER 11 — Navigating the Information Age: Legal Implications and Solutions for Fake News, Misinformation and Disinformation

Authors: Ms. Uma N & Ms. Vaishnavi Suresh
Page: 163

CHAPTER 12 — Online Harassment on Social Media: Examining the Current Legal Framework

Author: Mr. Nevin A
Page: 183

CHAPTER 13 — Trial by Hashtag: Examining the Role of Social Media in Media Trials

Authors: Mr. Dinesh Kumar Mishra & Ms. Prachi Tripathi
Page: 197

CHAPTER 14 — Breaking the Silence: Ownership, Monopoly, and the Future of Media Democracy

Authors: Mr. Parth Sharma & Mr. Shaswat Tyagi
Page: 217

CHAPTER 15 — Analysis of the Impact of AI on Freedom of Speech in Digital Media

Authors: Dr. Abhishek Sharma Padmanabhan & Prof. (Dr.) Omprakash
Page: 235

CHAPTER 16 — The Global Village and the Legal Fence: Media Law in the 21st Century

Authors: Dr. Christabell Joseph & Ms. R. Akshetha
Page: 251