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The Centre for Advancement in Media and Entertainment Laws is an in-house centre at Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad which focuses on the various aspects of media and entertainment laws and attempts to find possible solutions for different issues related to the field. The media and entertainment industry has been in the limelight for decades now. Not to mention it has become an indispensable part of our lives. The industry not only allows us to be projected with the issues prevailing in the society but also to allow us to have a take on them. Thus, it has become the need of the hour for the upcoming legal professionals to acknowledge the integrities in the functioning of the world of Media and Entertainment. We at CAMEL aim to understand and study these issues, by going into its depth, and finding out possible solutions to the same by addressing these issues, through discussions, seminars and webinars. The Media &Entertainment industry consists of various branches which makes it a wide area of study. From Constitutional Law to the upcoming trend of Intellectual property rights, the study and practice of Media &Entertainment laws focuses on such diverse subject matters which makes the Media & Entertainment industry an extremely interesting field of law. The Centre for Advancement in Media and Entertainment Laws focuses on establishing and creating a platform and atmosphere which provides cutting edge research, knowledge, and awareness in the field of Media & Entertainment Laws which would boon the benefit of the students and the stakeholders of the field.
The Centre for Media and Entertainment Laws envisions becoming a nationally recognized institution at the forefront of legal research, and development in the rapidly evolving fields of media, entertainment, and digital technologies. It strives to shape a future where legal frameworks uphold creativity, freedom of expression, cultural diversity, and technological innovation, while ensuring fairness and accountability. By fostering a vibrant intellectual community that bridges academics, industry, government, and society, the Centre aims to contribute meaningfully to the creation of a resilient and inclusive legal ecosystem that supports growth in the media and entertainment sectors.
TThe mission of the Centre for Media and Entertainment Laws is to advance rigorous research, and high-impact education in the domains of media, entertainment, and digital law. The Centre is dedicated to promoting a nuanced understanding of the legal, ethical, and regulatory challenges posed by evolving content creation, distribution, and consumption practices. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, academic programs, policy dialogue, and industry partnerships, the Centre seeks to build legal capacity, protect intellectual and creative rights, support freedom of the press and expression, and guide the responsible governance of emerging media technologies. Its ultimate goal is to empower legal professionals, content creators, and policymakers with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate and shape the future of media and entertainment law in a rapidly changing world.
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SNO |
NAME OF MEMBER |
BATCH |
DESIGNATION IN CENTRE |
| 1 |
Ayushi Sahay |
2022-27 |
President |
| 2 |
Arpita Agi |
2023-28 |
Vice-President |
| 3 |
Samiksha Madan |
2021-26 |
Advisory |
| 4 |
Prakruthi S |
2021-26 |
Advisory |
| 5 |
Vruddhi Sonavati |
2021-26 |
Advisory |
| 6 |
Pulkit Vashisht |
2021-26 |
Advisory |
| 7 |
Manav Thakkar |
2021-26 |
Advisory |
| 8 |
Tanay Tibrewal |
2022-27 |
Member |
| 9 |
Maanasi Nair |
2022-27 |
Member |
| 10 |
Saachi Singh |
2023-28 |
Member |
| 11 |
Gopika S Syam |
2023-28 |
Member |
| 12 |
Saanvi |
2023-28 |
Member |
| 13 |
Devanshi Kakkar |
2024-29 |
Member |
| 14 |
Madhav P |
2024-29 |
Member |
| 15 |
Neela Lohitha |
2024-29 |
Member |
Cinevox 2.0: Broadcasting Bill, 2024
The Centre for Advancement in Media and Entertainment Law organised an impromptu speaking event, “CineVox 2.0”, based on the recent development in the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, 2024.” The Bill aims to consolidate broadcasting regulations, modernize standards for emerging technologies, ensure self-regulation, and enforce penalties for non-compliance. The Event invited participants to express their legal opinions on the said Bill. The participants had to formulate their remarks and to present their opinions before the judges' panel.
Capsule course on Digital Rights and Content Regulation
The Centre for Advancement in Media and Entertainment Law conducted a Capsule Course on the topic “Digital Rights and Content Regulation”. Ms. Akshara Kupireddy emphasized the necessity of regulatory frameworks in the media industry. She provided a historical overview of regulations in the Over-the-Top (OTT) platform sector and discussed various laws governing media and entertainment, including the Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code. Mr. Sidhaant Jhamb delivered an engaging lecture on film censorship, privacy, and security issues within the media landscape. He discussed various laws related to media regulation and provided an overall perspective on content governance. He also examined the Digital Personal Data Protection Act and addressed a recent media controversy that sparked widespread debate on social media.
Cinevox
The Centre for Advancement in Media and Entertainment Law organised an impromptu speaking competition on the recently passed Cinematograph Amendment Bill 2023. The Centre for Advancement in Media and Entertainment Law was formed to teach and spread the growth of media law. The speaking competition was conducted on the 25th and 26th of September, 2023. The Centre’s members chose five subtopics from the Bill: film certification, certification for television and other media, the role of freedom of speech and expression under the new Bill, the Government’s power over CBFC and Anti-Piracy and Copyright. The speakers had to give their opinions on any of the topics.
Disputatio
CAMEL provided students with an opportunity to focus on regulations that must be imposed on media reporting, influencing the decision of the judiciary, which is where media laws come into play and to stand in the shoes of both parties in this situation. Participants could participate individually or in a team of two. They were presented with an article in which the media had played a role in the administration of justice. Participants were representing the Media House that published the article and the Client about whom the article was written. They discussed the role of the media in court trials and its impact on the trial.
Capsule Course on Licensing and Regulation in Media Law
The esteemed Guest Speakers for the event imparted their advice and experiences as in-house counsel for companies working in the media and entertainment space and the various intricacies involved in the same. Students learned to construct contracts and other papers as part of practical learning. Mr. Ashish Chokkakula spoke about artist agreements and the essentials to be included in an artist agreement, going back to the basics by reminding the attendees on the essentials of any contract, as mentioned in the Indian Contract Act. Students were given an overview of the Copyright Act and linear and non-linear rights involved in a movie production, and how non-linear rights are those involved with the release of content on OTT Platforms, SVOD, AVOD, etc., and linear are those for screening on satellite TV. Mr. Siddhant Jhamb then started his session by enlightening the students on the topic of film and music production and their agreements. He then showed the students the process of drafting an agreement related to film and music production. This was succeeded by a discussion on the statutes involved while drafting agreements.
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