Private Players’ Guide to the Galaxy: Key Aspects of Norms, Guidelines and Procedures for Implementation of the Indian Space Policy
by Kaustubh Verma*, Shraddha Suryavanshi**, and Jehan Jhaveri***
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Cinematograph (Adjudication of Penalty) Rules, 2024
Penalty to be paid through e-cinemapramaan portal only.
Delhi High Court| Non-provision of accessibility features constitutes an offence under Right of Persons with Disabilities Act
The case of the Petitioners is that, though various rights have been recognized for ‘persons with disabilities’ under the RPWD Act, most films which are released in India are not catering to disabled persons, despite the said RPWD Act, having been enacted more than 5-6 years ago.
Supreme Court stays Union’s Notification of ‘Fact Check Unit’ under IT Rules till Bombay HC’s final decision
Supreme Court viewed that there exist prima facie grounds for staying the notification dated 20-03-2024, which makes the impugned Rules operational.
‘Consider uploading fresh copy of film ‘Jawan’ with accessibility features on OTT platforms’: Delhi High Court to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
“The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting shall call the producers of the films ‘Jawan’ and ‘Hi Papa’ for consultation and impress upon them the importance of providing these features at least in the OTT release for these two films.”
Allahabad High Court puts interim stay on telecast of Al Jazeera documentary ‘India: Who lit the Fuse’
The apprehension expressed by the petitioner is that the telecast of film without adhering to the constitutional and statutory safeguards may result in injuring the public order and thereby the sovereignty and integrity of India
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to conduct stakeholder consultation to make films disabled friendly; Delhi High Court on petition to subtitle movie ‘Pathaan’
The Delhi High Court directed the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting along with other relevant Ministries to hold the consultation with film producers, OTT platforms operating in India, television broadcasters, association of theater owners, organizations consisting of disabled persons, distributors of films and any other stakeholders it may consider appropriate.
Press Council (Procedure for Notification of Associations of Persons) Rules, 2021
On February 05, 2021, the Press Council (Procedure for Notification of Associations of Persons) Rules, 2021 have come into effect. The Rules
Cabinet approves Revision in guidelines for providing Direct to Home (DTH) Services in India
Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for revision of the guidelines for obtaining the license for providing Direct-To-Home (DTH) broadcasting service in
Guidelines on Television Rating Agencies in India to be reviewed by a Committee of Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has today constituted a committee to review “Guidelines on Television Rating Agencies in India” notified by the
Del HC | Broadcast of show titled ‘Bindaas Bol’ on Sudarshan TV News Channel restrained
Delhi High Court: Navin Chawla, J., restrained from broadcasting a show titled ‘Bindas Bol’ on Sudarshan TV News channel. Petitioner’s Counsel placed the
Cabinet approves amendment to Cinematograph Act, 1952
Tackling Film Piracy & Copyright infringement
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting frames Policy guidelines for Central Government advertisements on websites
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting framed guidelines and criteria for Empanelment of suitable agencies and Rate fixation for advertisements on websites