Strategic & Legal Advisory for Media Ventures
Available across Noida
I help media startups with RNI registration, digital launch, team building, and legal advice based on my own experience running a news platform.
Pricing Guide
Media Company Incorporation & IP Setup
Corporate & Brand Setup
- Entity Incorporation: Consultation and registration of the business entity (LLP or Private Limited). Includes government fees, DIN (Director Identification Number), and DSC (Digital Signature Certificates) for up to 2 directors.
- Trademark Registration: Comprehensive search and filing for the media brand name or logo in one specific class (Class 38 for Media or Class 16 for Print) to protect brand identity.
Media Specific Contracts
- Digital Policy Suite: Drafting 'Terms of Use', 'Privacy Policy', and 'Grievance Redressal Mechanism' mandated by IT Rules 2021 for news websites or apps.
- Stringer Agreements: Legal templates for hiring freelance reporters or district correspondents, ensuring copyright transfer of news stories to the media house.
- Strategic Roadmap: A 60 minute session on growth strategy covering the transition from digital launch to print operations.
End-to-End RNI Registration & Licensing
Core Registration Services
- Title Verification: Drafting and filing the application for title clearance with the Registrar of Newspapers for India (RNI), including 5 to 6 priority title options to ensure availability.
- District Magistrate (DM) Coordination: Management of the Form I 'Declaration' process before the DM/DCP office. Includes preparation of affidavits and coordination of police verification reports.
- Final RNI Filing: Submission of the authenticated declaration and the first issue of the publication to the RNI office for the issuance of the Final Certificate of Registration.
Documentation & Compliance
- Printer Agreement: Drafting the mandatory legal agreement between the publisher and the printing press.
- Masthead Advisory: Guidance on legal requirements for the masthead, imprint line, and layout to ensure compliance with the PRB Act.
- Physical Tracking: Regular in person follow ups at the RNI office in Delhi (Soochna Bhawan) to expedite file movement.
Monthly Legal Counsel & Story Vetting
Legal Protection
- Pre Publication Review: Legal vetting of sensitive or investigative news stories (up to 4 per month) to mitigate risks of libel, slander, and defamation.
- Notice Management: Drafting replies to legal notices received regarding content, copyright claims, or take down requests (up to 2 notices per month).
- Copyright Advisory: Guidance on fair use of third party images and videos to prevent strikes on digital platforms.
Strategy & Crisis Support
- Priority Crisis Access: Direct access to legal counsel for urgent issues, such as reporter detention or immediate takedown pressure.
- Expansion Planning: Monthly consultation to discuss business expansion, such as new district launches or partnerships.
- Reporter Training: Internal guidelines for the reporting team regarding 'Rights of a Journalist' and handling police interactions.
About Strategic & Legal Advisory for Media Ventures
Why I Do This
I’m a first-generation lawyer who’s built a media startup from scratch. It’s never glamourous - three years buried in paperwork for RNI registration, endless calls, and figuring out how to get things moving when nobody wants to help. Yatra hume zaroor le jaati hai (the journey definitely takes you along), and I’m here to help you walk it, not just talk about it.
What I Bring
You get someone who’s mixed legal know-how and growth strategy by actually doing it. I’ve been the legal advisor and strategy head for Champaran Kesari, working through the real-life mess of RNI registration, brand building, and scaling teams for a digital news platform.
- RNI registration support for newspapers, so you don’t get lost in the maze or end up with bad YouTube gyaan (random advice).
- Digital launch and scaling: from idea to live e-newspaper and beyond.
- Team building strategies, like getting district-wise reporters.
- Brand identity development and public launch planning.
- Media law advisory for startups, not just paperwork - real advice to keep your news venture pramanik, sateek aur nirbhik (authentic, accurate, and fearless).
How I Work
I believe compromise is sometimes the best lawyer, but when you need to fight for your venture, I fight with you. I don’t promise shortcuts, just the steps that actually get you there. If you want your media house to last, let’s build it brick by brick.
Meet your Expert
Chandan Kumar
14 connects in last 3 months
My Story
I'm Chandan Kumar, first-gen lawyer from Bihar, hustling in Delhi. Started out from my own house, first fee felt like magic. ‘Safar mein dhoop to hogi, jo chal sako to chalo.’ (There will be sun on the journey; if you can walk, then walk). I’m all about ‘Work & Workout’—lost 6kgs, feel younger. My roots, Chhath Puja, and ‘mera gaon ho jaana hai’ (feeling one with my village) keep me grounded. Life’s a marathon. And yes, ‘Mere pas meri Ma hai’ (I have my mother). Grateful, always. Sometimes, I just go off on my own ‘adhyatmik yatra’ (spiritual journey)—it’s a calling.
My Work
Legal Services Offered - I handle Delhi High Court litigation, NGO registration Delhi, business formation services, and Intellectual Property protection.
Fresh First-Gen Approach - I listen first, find practical solutions, and believe compromise can be the best legal advice.
Community & Beyond - I run GreenJustice Network for environment causes and help Champaran Kesari, my home district’s digital news channel.
Real Talk for Clients - Clients teach me a lot, but I cut through the YouTube gyaan and give honest, expert legal guidance.