Description

The importance of media in a democracy cannot be overstated. It is often described as the “fourth pillar of democracy” because it acts as a watchdog over the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the State. Media ensures transparency in governance by exposing corruption, disseminating public information, and enabling citizens to make informed choices. In addition, it plays a crucial role in shaping public opinion and facilitating political accountability. The Supreme Court of India has consistently recognised the importance of freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution, which includes the freedom of the press as an implied right. In this background Savitribai Phule Pune University revised its curriculum on the basis of Choice Based Credit System for LL.M from Academic year 2025-26 and introduced Media Law as one of the Soft paper consisting of two credits under specialization of Constitutional and Administrative Law. As an introductory perspective to prod and provoke the inquisitiveness of the students, to grasp the key features of Media Law and their relevance in a subtle perspective and to provide help for the preparation of various university examinations providing for Media Law as a subject. Author of this book designed its contents completely on the basis of syllabus issued by the university. Attempt is made to make available every point in one book.

About The Author

The author is working as a Professor at Ahmednagar Jilha Maratha Vidya Prasarak Samaj’s New Law College, Ahilyanagar since 1st December 2008. He completed his Primary to Higher Secondary education from Pathardi Dist. Ahilyanagar. He did his graduation in science faculty from Ahmednagar College, Ahilyanagar in the year 2003 and LL.B. from New Law College, Ahilyanagar Maharashtra in the year 2006. He successfully completed his Master of laws [LL.M.] from University of Pune, Department of Law, in the year 2008 and at the same time get qualified in NET and SET examinations. He was also selected for the Judicial Service Examination conducted by Maharashtra Public Service Commission and High Court of Bombay in the year 2009; however he decided to continue with the academics. He was also awarded with the Ph.D. in the topic entitled “Right to health as a basic human right- Role of Indian Judiciary” by Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune in the year 2015. In the year 2019 he was recognized as a Research Guide in Law and Promoted as Associate Professor in the year 2022 and Professor in the year 2025. He published more than 20 research articles in different national and international research journals.