A Human Rights Perspective in the Broadcasting Bill Debate

Authors

• Mark N. Templeton, Yale Law School

Abstract

The article critiques the Broadcasting Bill, 1997, in India for neglecting the fundamental right of citizens to seek, receive, and impart information, as guaranteed by the Indian Constitution, the Indian Supreme Court, and international human rights treaties like the ICCPR. It argues that the Bill’s restrictions on ownership and content regulation may infringe upon freedom of expression and diversity of information. The analysis advocates for a human rights approach to broadcasting legislation, emphasizing the importance of balancing private and public interests while adhering to constitutional and international standards.

Disciplines

Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law | Human Rights Law | Intellectual Property Law | Law

Recommended Citation

Mark N. Templeton, A Human Rights Perspective in the Broadcasting Bill Debate, 5 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 401 (1997).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol5/iss2/6