Report on Guest Lecture by Dr. Archana Kumari: November, 2025

Course: Media Laws and Ethics (Third Semester)

Organised by: Professor (Dr.) Vartika Nanda

A guest lecture was conducted on for the third-year students of the Department of Journalism, LSR, for the Core Paper Media Laws and Ethics. The session was delivered by Dr. Archana Kumari, Associate Professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University. The lecture aimed to provide a deeper understanding of copyright issues. 

Dr. Kumari offered a comprehensive and critical analysis of Intellectual Property Rights, with a strong focus on copyright. She explained the features, scope, and challenges of copyright laws within the Indian media landscape. She also presented a clear and informative PowerPoint presentation, which helped students take organised notes and better understand the key legal frameworks, policies, and the practical functioning of copyright protections in the country. She highlighted how media organisations must navigate ownership, authorship, and ethical usage in a rapidly evolving digital environment.

The lecture was highly insightful and engaging. It helped students revise the interconnectedness of media practices, legal frameworks, and ethical responsibilities. By exploring both copyright concerns and representation issues, the session broadened the students’ perspective on the challenges and obligations in the media industry today.

Written by: Khansa Saleem, Batch of 2026