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Dr. RAM MANOHAR LOHIYA NATIONAL
LAW UNIVERSITY
TOPIC- FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND EXPRESION AND
ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF
MR. A. P. SINGH FACULTY
DR.RMLNLU, LUCKNOW
SUBMITTED BY:
PALASH YADAV
ROLL NO. - 84
SEMESTER –XTH
SECTION – B
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to take this opportunity to extend a word of my
gratitude to my esteemed ‘Media Law’’ teacher Mr. A. P.
Singh who had been a constant source of inspiration for me
in the pursuance of this project He has been gracious
enough to guide me on the right path which has enabled me
to strengthen my eorts. May I also take this opportunity to
wish the reader of my project a knowledgeable
experience.he project has been made with utmost care !
with utmost "nesse to see that the information mentioned is
to the best of the accuracy and correctness.
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TABLE OF CONTENTs
Introduction
Constitution of India and Freedom of speech
and Epression
!tatutor" #a$s re#atin% to censorship in India
The Ban !tor"
What does the #a$ sa"
Acti&ities 'usti(ed or not
Conc#usion
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