Question 1

Element/s which must be present before a libel action that can bebrought against a media report:

Accepted Answer

All of these elements (publication, harm to a person's reputation, and proof of fault) must be present for a libel action to be brought against a media report. Publication ensures the alleged defamatory statement was made available to someone other than the person defamed; harm to a person's reputation means the statement was damaging; and proof of fault requires showing that the media acted negligently or with malice.

Question 2

The following is a defence against defamation

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are defenses against defamation. They include publishing something for the public good, publishing a substantially true report of court proceedings, and expressing in good faith an opinion about the conduct of a public servant in their official duties.

Question 3

Contempt of Court was enacted for the first time in the year __________

Accepted Answer

Contempt of Court was enacted for the first time in the year 1952.

Question 4

A person is said to be offender of Contempt of Court under the following circumstance/s

Accepted Answer

All the given options (A, B, and C) describe actions that can be considered as contempt of court. Charging a judge with unreasonability and inability, threatening witnesses, and attempting to obstruct police inquiries against a judge's order can all undermine the authority, performance, or dignity of the court.

Question 5

The High Court of Kerala is headquartered at

Accepted Answer

The High Court of Kerala is headquartered in Ernakulam, Kochi.

Question 6

At present films are certified under ______ categories

Accepted Answer

Films are currently certified under 4 categories by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in India: U (Unrestricted Public Exhibition), UA (Parental Guidance for children under the age of 12), A (Restricted to adult audiences), and S (Restricted to any special class of persons).

Question 7

The freedom of expression is guaranteed under ______ of Indian Constitution

Accepted Answer

Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution guarantees the freedom of speech and expression to all citizens.

Question 8

Press is subject to the restrictions that are provided under the Article ______ of India constitution

Accepted Answer

The press in India is subject to restrictions under Article 19(2) of the Indian Constitution, which allows the state to make laws imposing reasonable restrictions on the exercise of the right to freedom of speech and expression in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of the State, friendly relations with foreign States, public order, decency or morality, or in relation to contempt of court, defamation, or incitement to an offence.

Quiz 1: Legal Acts and Laws Related to Journalism and Media