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Tag: Indian legal system

“Digital Infringers, Beware of the Goonda Act!”

Author: Intellepedia
July 25, 2019
Copyrights, Intellectual Property

Karnataka’s amended Goonda Act now covers digital offenders, allowing preventive detention for IT and copyright-related activities. The legal community has expressed concern over the law’s scope and the severity of its detention provisions.

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Censoring The Intelligent Film Spectator

Author: Dr. Kalyan Kankanala
April 13, 2017
Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law

This post explores whether film censorship in India remains justified, given the evolution of the film spectator’s intelligence and access to information. It advocates for a shift in the Censor Board’s role, focusing on certification rather than pre-censorship.

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