UNVEILING ARTISTIC FREEDOM: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION THROUGH THE LENS OF ARTICLE 19
AUTHORS – DEVANSH BANSAL & NABAPARNA KUMAR, STUDENTS AT SYMBIOSIS LAW SCHOOL NAGPUR
BEST CITATION – DEVANSH BANSAL & NABAPARNA KUMAR, UNVEILING ARTISTIC FREEDOM: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION THROUGH THE LENS OF ARTICLE 19, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (1) OF 2024, PG. 1700-1706, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344
ABSTRACT
The paper titled – Unveiling Artistic Freedom: A Comprehensive Analysis of Artistic Expression Through the Lens of Article 19, would explore the complex relationship between censorship and artistic freedom with a special emphasis on the effects of OTT platforms, press censorship, issues with societal norms, and the legal structure for expressing one’s creativity, the impacts of censorship on artists and the pursuit of striking a balance between legal restrictions and artistic freedom. This research looks at how digital platforms such as OTT media, affect creative expression. Specifically, we look at how these platforms both make it easier and harder for creative works to be shared. In addition, we examine the difficulties the government pose to the artists by the way of censorship and impede their creative liberty. This paper investigates the complex interactions that exist between censorship systems, cultural standards and the laws that control creative expression. This paper also explores the impact censorship have on the artists emphasizing the deterrent effect it might have on artistic discourse variety and creative expression. Striking a fine balance between creative expression and the law the paper examines the conflicts that arise when regulating creative material. The paper provides a pathway towards a more diverse creative environment by supporting open and accessible legal standards, strong judicial supervisions and public involvement channels. In the end this research paper puts emphasis on how crucial creative freedom as a basic human right is and works as the fourth pillar of democratic nations. Through the prism of the 19th article the paper sheds light on the intricacies of artistic expression and to cultivate a more profound understanding of the obstacles and possibilities that come with advancing a culture that values creativity and diversity. Keywords- Over-The-top (OTT), Artistic Expression, Censorship, Public Involvement, Judicial Interference.