Fake TRP: HC Seeks Maha Govt's Reply Over Charges Against Cops for 'Illegal' Probe
4 years, 1 month ago

Fake TRP: HC Seeks Maha Govt's Reply Over Charges Against Cops for 'Illegal' Probe

News 18  

The Bombay High Court on Saturday asked the Maharashtra government, Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh and two other police officials to respond to a plea filed by Hansa Research Group Pvt Ltd, the complainant in the television rating points scam, alleging harassment by the police. The petition filed by the company and three of its senior officials alleged that the city police was conducting the probe in an "illegal and highly objectionable" manner. "There has been a constant threat by the police that the petitioners would be arrested for conniving and being hand in gloves with Republic TV," the petition said. "Later, media reports quoting the police said that preliminary forensic audit report has revealed suspicious transaction of Rs 32 lakh between the petitioner company and Republic TV.

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TRP Scam: Complainant gives no objection for withdrawal of the case
11 months ago

TRP Scam: Complainant gives no objection for withdrawal of the case

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The first informant in the Television Rating Points manipulation case, Nitin Kashinath Deokar, a representative of the Hansa Research Group, on Thursday gave his no objection for the withdrawal of the prosecution. On November 28, 2023, the state government had filed an application before the court for withdrawal of prosecution in the Television Rating Points manipulation case, which had …

Fake TRP scam: Crime Branch finds flaws in probe conducted by Sachin Vaze, says the malice is evident in the investigation against Arnab Goswami
1 year, 3 months ago

Fake TRP scam: Crime Branch finds flaws in probe conducted by Sachin Vaze, says the malice is evident in the investigation against Arnab Goswami

Op India  

In the Fake TRP scam case, a new twist has come up as senior state home department officials have found flaws in the probe conducted by dismissed cop Sachin Waze and his team. According to a Hindustan Times report, senior officials in the state home department recently got documents pertaining to the case from Mumbai police, and upon re-examination detected …

TRP scam: Maharashtra to complete probe against Republic TV in 12 weeks
3 years, 9 months ago

TRP scam: Maharashtra to complete probe against Republic TV in 12 weeks

Hindustan Times  

On Wednesday, after the Maharashtra government assured the Bombay high court that it will complete its investigation into the role of Republic TV in the TRP manipulation case within 12 weeks, the court directed Mumbai Police to give an advance notice of three days to Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami, if he had to be arrested in the case. A …

TRP Scam- Mumbai Police Investigation Against Arnab Goswami & Republic TV Is "Political Vendetta" and "Malicious Witch Hunt":ARG Media Tells Bombay HC
3 years, 10 months ago

TRP Scam- Mumbai Police Investigation Against Arnab Goswami & Republic TV Is "Political Vendetta" and "Malicious Witch Hunt":ARG Media Tells Bombay HC

Live Law  

ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd. has told the Bombay High Court that the investigation carried out by Mumbai Police in the TRP Scam case is guided by unparalleled political vendetta and a malicious witch hunt. The rejoinder comes in response to the counter-affidavit filed by the Mumbai Police in a writ petition filed by ARG Outlier and news anchor Arnab …

More Evidence Found Against Republic TV In TRP Scam Case, Mumbai Police Tells Bombay High Court
3 years, 11 months ago

More Evidence Found Against Republic TV In TRP Scam Case, Mumbai Police Tells Bombay High Court

Live Law  

The Mumbai Police on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court that it has found more evidence against Republic TV in the Television Rating Points scam case.In the light of that fact, the Mumbai police told the Court that it did not want to continue its earlier undertaking to refrain from taking coercive action against the accused in the case.This submission …

Mumbai Police arrests former BARC COO in 'fake TRP scam': Details
4 years ago

Mumbai Police arrests former BARC COO in 'fake TRP scam': Details

Op India  

The Mumbai Police on Thursday arrested former chief operating officer of the Broadcast Audience Research Council Romil Ramgarhia in connection with the alleged ‘Fake TRP’ scam, after almost 4 months of his resignation from BARC. The arrest of former BARC COO comes just days after Mumbai Police had continued its witch-hunt against Republic Media Network and had arrested CEO Vikas …

As Republic TV CEO is sent to 14-day custody, Mumbai Police embarks to hunt Arnab Goswami down, again: Read details
4 years ago

As Republic TV CEO is sent to 14-day custody, Mumbai Police embarks to hunt Arnab Goswami down, again: Read details

Op India  

The witch hunt against Republic Media Network and the Editor-in-chief of Republic TV continues unabated as the members of the crime branch of Mumbai Police reportedly travelled to Delhi to arrest Arnab Goswami in the alleged TRP scam case. Republic CEO Vikas Khanchandani arrested in fake TRP case sent to 14-days custody Even as Delhi Police reportedly reached the national …

TRP scam case: Republic TV CEO Vikas Khanchandani arrested in Mumbai
4 years ago

TRP scam case: Republic TV CEO Vikas Khanchandani arrested in Mumbai

Firstpost  

Republic TV has stated that it will move the holiday court against the arrest Republic TV Chief Executive Officer Vikas Khanchandani was arrested by Mumbai Police on Sunday in connection with the alleged television ratings manipulation case, NDTV reported. Arnab Goswami, the editor-in-chief of the news channel, condemned the arrest, and was quoted by Mumbai Mirror as saying, “If the …

TRP Scam Case: Republic TV and Arnab Goswami Move Bombay High Court Seeking Stay of Further Investigation, Transfer Of Probe To CBI
4 years ago

TRP Scam Case: Republic TV and Arnab Goswami Move Bombay High Court Seeking Stay of Further Investigation, Transfer Of Probe To CBI

Live Law  

ARG outlier Media Private Limited and Arnab Goswami have approached the Bombay High Court seeking the stay of the investigation/further investigation by the Crime Intelligence Unit, DCB CID, Crime Branch in the TRP Scam Case. The IA filed by the ARG Outlier and Goswami, claims that the Crime Intelligence Unit, DCB CID, Crime Bench is purportedly carrying on further investigation …

Mumbai Police files charges against 12 in fake TRP scam, includes Republic TV's distribution head
4 years, 1 month ago

Mumbai Police files charges against 12 in fake TRP scam, includes Republic TV's distribution head

Firstpost  

The scam came to light last month when rating agency BARC filed a complaint through Hansa Research Group, alleging that certain television channels were rigging TRP numbers Mumbai: The Mumbai Police on Tuesday filed a charge sheet in a court here in the alleged TRP rigging scam. The fake TRP scam came to light last month when rating agency Broadcast …

Fake TRP case: ED files complaint under PMLA, likely to summon officials of Republic TV and other accused
4 years, 1 month ago

Fake TRP case: ED files complaint under PMLA, likely to summon officials of Republic TV and other accused

Firstpost  

The ED will probe if fake TRPs were generated and if the money earned through this was used to generate illegal funds and create illegitimate assets New Delhi/Mumbai: The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering complaint in the alleged TRP rigging scam that is being investigated by the Mumbai police, official sources said on Friday. They said the central …

TRP scam case: Republic TV distribution head arrested, remanded to police custody till 13 Nov
4 years, 1 month ago

TRP scam case: Republic TV distribution head arrested, remanded to police custody till 13 Nov

Firstpost  

The arrest of Ghanshyam Singh, who is also assistant vice president of the Republic Media Network, takes the number of people held by the Crime Intelligence Unit in the case to 12 Mumbai: Republic TV’s distribution head Ghanshyam Singh was arrested on Tuesday in connection with the alleged TRP rigging scam. Singh, who is also assistant vice president of the …

[TRP Scam] Our Complaint Was To Unearth TRP Scam Not Against Any Channel; Hansa Research Tells Bombay HC
4 years, 1 month ago

[TRP Scam] Our Complaint Was To Unearth TRP Scam Not Against Any Channel; Hansa Research Tells Bombay HC

Live Law  

ResearchResearchThe Bombay High Court on Friday heard the writ petition filed by Hansa Research Group against Mumbai police alleging pressure and intimidation tactics being used specifically by Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Vaze and his team of Crime Branch to make false statements against Republic TV in the TRP Scam case. Last month, the City Civil and Sessions Court rejected Hansa …

Employees being forced to speak against Republic TV: Hansa research
4 years, 1 month ago

Employees being forced to speak against Republic TV: Hansa research

Op India  

The Bombay High Court, while hearing a habeas corpus petition moved by Republic TV Editor in chief Arnab Goswami seeking revocation of the 2018 abetment of suicide case in which he has been arrested, briefly heard Hansa Research Group Private Ltd, the original complainant in the TRP manipulation case, which has filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court …

[TRP Scam] Sachin Vaze And Team Harassing, Threatening Us To Make Statements Against Republic TV; Hansa Research Group Seeks CBI Probe
4 years, 1 month ago

[TRP Scam] Sachin Vaze And Team Harassing, Threatening Us To Make Statements Against Republic TV; Hansa Research Group Seeks CBI Probe

Live Law  

The Hansa Research Group has filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court alleging pressure and intimidation tactics being used by Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Vaze and his team of Crime Branch, Mumbai police to make false statements against Republic TV and sought a transfer of investigation in relation to the FIR filed in the TRP scam case to …

HC Notice to CBI Over Plea Seeking Transfer of TRP Scam Probe from Mumbai Police
4 years, 1 month ago

HC Notice to CBI Over Plea Seeking Transfer of TRP Scam Probe from Mumbai Police

News 18  

The Bombay High Court on Thursday issued a notice to the CBI on a fresh application filed by ARG Outlier Media Limited, which owns news channels Republic TV and Republic Bharat, in connection with the alleged TRP scam. A bench of Justices SS Shinde and MS Karnik posted the application and the main petition filed earlier by ARG Outlier Media …

TRP scam case: BARC says disappointed with Republic TV for 'disclosing, misrepresenting' confidential communication
4 years, 2 months ago

TRP scam case: BARC says disappointed with Republic TV for 'disclosing, misrepresenting' confidential communication

Firstpost  

The statement comes after the Republic Media Network earlier in the day claimed that BARC, in an email said it had found no complaint or evidence of malpractice against Republic TV, RepublicBharat or any of its affiliates The Broadcast Audience Research Council on Sunday denied that it had commented on the ongoing investigation against Republic TV for allegedly rigging TRPs …

TRP scam: Republic disclosing confidential communications, misrepresenting them, alleges BARC India
4 years, 2 months ago

TRP scam: Republic disclosing confidential communications, misrepresenting them, alleges BARC India

Hindustan Times  

In the ongoing TRP scam where three channels have been accused of manipulation their television rating point, the Broadcast Audience Research Council on Sunday expressed its disappointment with Republic Network for “disclosing their private & confidential communication” and “misrepresenting the same”. Issuing a statement, it said, “BARC India has not commented on the ongoing investigation and it is providing necessary …

[Breaking] Republic TV And Arnab Goswami Move Bombay HC For Quashing Of FIR By Mumbai Police/CBI Investigation In The TRP Scam Case
4 years, 2 months ago

[Breaking] Republic TV And Arnab Goswami Move Bombay HC For Quashing Of FIR By Mumbai Police/CBI Investigation In The TRP Scam Case

Live Law  

ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd which owns Republic TV and its Chief Arnab Goswami have filed a writ petition before the Bombay High Court seeking directions for quashing of FIR against the channel and its employees in the TRP scam case. On Thursday the Supreme Court asked the petitioners to approach the High Court and refused to entertain their writ …

'Office in Mumbai? Go to Bombay HC': In TRP Scam Case, SC Tells Republic TV to Have Faith in High Courts
4 years, 2 months ago

'Office in Mumbai? Go to Bombay HC': In TRP Scam Case, SC Tells Republic TV to Have Faith in High Courts

News 18  

Since Republic TV’s office is in Mumbai’s Worli, it should approach the Bombay High Court that has been working throughout the pandemic, the Supreme Court told the media group while emphasizing that one must “have faith in high courts”. Mumbai Police has registered a case in the TRP scam and summoned Republic TV's chief financial officer S Sundaram for investigation. …

'Like any other citizen, go to Bombay High Court': SC directs Republic TV on next steps in fake TRP case
4 years, 2 months ago

'Like any other citizen, go to Bombay High Court': SC directs Republic TV on next steps in fake TRP case

Firstpost  

Senior advocate Harish Salve, appearing for the media house, expressed apprehension about the ongoing probe saying ‘of late, there is a tendency that commissioners are giving interviews’ The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Republic Media Group to approach the Bombay High Court in the Television Rating Points scam case registered by the Mumbai Police. Senior Adv Harish Salve appears …

[Breaking] 'Have Faith In Our HCs' : SC Asks Republic TV To Move Bombay HC With Plea Challenging Mumbai Police Summons In TRP Case [Read Order]
4 years, 2 months ago

[Breaking] 'Have Faith In Our HCs' : SC Asks Republic TV To Move Bombay HC With Plea Challenging Mumbai Police Summons In TRP Case [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a writ petition filed by the company running Republic TV and its chief Mr. Arnab Goswami seeking to quash the summons issued by the Mumbai police in the FIR alleging manipulation of Television Rating Points.The Court granted the petitioners liberty to approach the High Court. The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to …

Fake TRP scam: Two top Republic TV editors appear before Mumbai Police's crime branch
4 years, 2 months ago

Fake TRP scam: Two top Republic TV editors appear before Mumbai Police's crime branch

Firstpost  

The scam came to light when rating agency BARC filed a complaint through Hansa Research Group, alleging that certain television channels were rigging TRP numbers Mumbai: Republic TV’s executive editor Niranjan Narayanswamy and senior executive editor Abhishek Kapoor on Wednesday appeared before the Mumbai crime branch for recording statements in the fake TRP racket case. In a tweet, Republic TV …

TRP scam case: Republic TV CEO, COO questioned by Mumbai Police; breach of freedom of press, says channel
4 years, 2 months ago

TRP scam case: Republic TV CEO, COO questioned by Mumbai Police; breach of freedom of press, says channel

Firstpost  

In a statement, Republic Media Network claimed the two were asked about how the Network accessed the Hansa complaint report and said it won’t “give in to any endeavours” to curb editorial freedom. We are shocked to learn that in the course of questioning the Republic Media Networks CEO Vikas Khanchandani, Mumbai Police made multiple attempts to probe in detail …

TRP racket: Republic TV CEO questioned for 9 hours by Mumbai Police
4 years, 2 months ago

TRP racket: Republic TV CEO questioned for 9 hours by Mumbai Police

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Republic TV on Sunday said it will not succumb to any efforts to curtail editorial freedom, after its CEO and COO were questioned by Mumbai police in connection with a TRP manipulation investigation. We are shocked to learn that in the course of questioning the Republic Media Networks CEO Vikas Khanchandani, Mumbai Police made multiple attempts to probe in …

Fake TRP case: Republic TV's CFO doesn't appear before probe team; cops summon CEO, two others
4 years, 2 months ago

Fake TRP case: Republic TV's CFO doesn't appear before probe team; cops summon CEO, two others

Firstpost  

CFO Shiva Subramaniyam Sundaram and another official Ghanshyam Singh chose to not appear before the probe team, saying the TV news channel has approached the Supreme Court in the matter The crime branch of Mumbai Police on Saturday issued summons to Republic TV’s Chief Executive Officer and two Chief Operating Officers for questioning in the fake TRP racket case, an …

TRP scam: Republic TV CFO skips summons, asks Mumbai police to suspend probe until SC hearing
4 years, 2 months ago

TRP scam: Republic TV CFO skips summons, asks Mumbai police to suspend probe until SC hearing

Firstpost  

Shiva Subramaniyam Sundaram, the channel’s CFO also requested the police not to record his stamement saying the top court’s hearing is scheduled within a week Mumbai: Despite summons, Republic TV’s Chief Financial Officer did not appear before the Mumbai police on Saturday to record his statement in connection with the TRP manipulation racket, saying the channel has approached the Supreme …

Republic TV's CFO Doesn't Appear Before Cops in TRP Scam Case, Cites SC Hearing
4 years, 2 months ago

Republic TV's CFO Doesn't Appear Before Cops in TRP Scam Case, Cites SC Hearing

News 18  

Despite summons, Republic TV's Chief Financial Officer did not appear before the Mumbai police on Saturday to record his statement in connection with the TRP manipulation racket, saying the channel has approached the Supreme Court in the case, a senior official said. Shiva Subramaniyam Sundaram, the channel's CFO, against whom summons had been issued on Friday, also requested the police …

Republic TV CFO Moves SC Against Mumbai Police's Summons In TRP Scam
4 years, 2 months ago

Republic TV CFO Moves SC Against Mumbai Police's Summons In TRP Scam

Live Law  

Chief Financial Officer of Republic Media Network, S. Sundaram, has moved the Supreme Court against a FIR registered against him by the Mumbai Police, in connection with the alleged "spiked TRP scam". In response to a notice issued by ACP, Mumbai, to summon Sundaram, it was disclosed that Sundaram has filed a writ petition before the Supreme Court in relation …

Mumbai Police summons Republic TV CFO Shiva Subramaniyam Sundaram tomorrow in TRP manipulation case
4 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai Police summons Republic TV CFO Shiva Subramaniyam Sundaram tomorrow in TRP manipulation case

Firstpost  

The summons to Sundaram said there are reasonable grounds to believe that he is “acquainted with certain facts and circumstances of the matter and the same are required to be ascertained” Mumbai: Mumbai Police on Friday issued a summons to Republic TV’s Chief Financial Officer in connection with the Television Rating Points manipulation racket it is probing, an official said. …

Fake TRP Case: Mumbai Police Summon Republic TV's CFO for Questioning
4 years, 2 months ago

Fake TRP Case: Mumbai Police Summon Republic TV's CFO for Questioning

News 18  

Mumbai Police on Friday issued a summons to Republic TV’s Chief Financial Officer in connection with the Television Rating Points manipulation racket it is probing, an official said. Besides him, the police also summoned accountants of Marathi channels `Fakt Marathi’ and `Box Cinema’ and those of a couple of advertising agencies, he said. Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh claimed …

TRP fraud case: Mumbai police summons Republic TV CFO on 10 October
4 years, 2 months ago

TRP fraud case: Mumbai police summons Republic TV CFO on 10 October

Live Mint  

In connection with the ongoing TRP fraud case probe, the Mumbai Police on Friday has summoned the Chief Financial Officer of Republic TV, Shiva Sundaram. Apart from Republic TV, Sam Balsara founder, chairman and managing director of Madison World and CEO of IPG Mediabrands Shashi Sinha have also been summoned to record their statement in connection with the TRP scam. …

Sanjay Raut on TRP fixing: No vindictive action by Mumbai police in busting scam
4 years, 2 months ago

Sanjay Raut on TRP fixing: No vindictive action by Mumbai police in busting scam

Live Mint  

Dismissing the allegation that Mumbai cops acted in a vindictive manner in busting the Television Rating Points manipulation racket, Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Friday said, "Mumbai police took a courageous step to unravel this scam. All you need to know about the TRP scam On Thursday, Param Bir Singh, Commissioner of Mumbai police said that it busted a …

Republic TV named in TRP scam: How viewership ratings are calculated, and what makes them vulnerable to fraud
4 years, 2 months ago

Republic TV named in TRP scam: How viewership ratings are calculated, and what makes them vulnerable to fraud

Firstpost  

TRPs can be manipulated if the empanelled households are identified, followed by either asking viewers to watch specific channels or asking cable service providers to ensure their channel appears first when the television is switched on The Mumbai Police in a press conference on Thursday revealed that it has busted a Television Rating Points manipulation racket. A FICCI-EY report on …

TRP scam: Republic TV CFO called for questioning today; 4 sent to police custody | 10 points
4 years, 2 months ago

TRP scam: Republic TV CFO called for questioning today; 4 sent to police custody | 10 points

India Today  

A day after the Mumbai Police claimed it has busted a Television Rating Points racket involving three TV news channels, a local court in Mumbai sent four people accused in the 'TRP scam' to police custody till October 13. Here are the top 10 developments in the TRP scam: 1) A Mumbai court today sent four people accused in the …

TRP scam: Witness speaks up, says was paid Rs 400 per month to watch Republic TV
4 years, 2 months ago

TRP scam: Witness speaks up, says was paid Rs 400 per month to watch Republic TV

India Today  

In its ongoing probe in a Television Rating Points manipulation racket, the Mumbai Police has accessed proof against Republic TV in the diary of one of the accused. The Mumbai Police had on Friday arrested Vishal Ved Bhandari after he, as per a report, “revealed that he induced household members where BARC barometers are installed to watch Republic TV for …

Mumbai police make arrests in TRP tampering case, name Republic TV
4 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai police make arrests in TRP tampering case, name Republic TV

Live Mint  

The Mumbai police said that they have busted a racket involving three television news channels for manipulating TRPs for advertising gains, discrepancies, which were spotted by television monitoring agency BARC. “Certain households were paid to keep their television sets on irrespective of whether they were at home or not, even with some English channels for uneducated individuals,” police commissioner Param …

Republic TV to file criminal defamation case against Mumbai Police commissioner Param Bir Singh
4 years, 2 months ago

Republic TV to file criminal defamation case against Mumbai Police commissioner Param Bir Singh

India TV News  

Republic Media Network editor-in-chief and Managing Director Arnab Goswami on Thursday said he will file criminal defamation case against Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh for speaking lies after Mumbai Police named Republic TV and 2 other channels alleging they are involved in TRP manipulation scandal. Issuing a statement after Mumbai Police addressed a presser naming three channels in fake …

Mumbai Police busts ‘fake TRPs’ racket; Republic TV among three channels under scanner
4 years, 2 months ago

Mumbai Police busts ‘fake TRPs’ racket; Republic TV among three channels under scanner

Firstpost  

The police said that households were allegedly paid Rs 400 to Rs 500 per month to keep channels switched on the entire day The Mumbai Police on Thursday said that it has busted a ‘false television rating points racket’, where media channels have been found manipulating TRP numbers. Three channels including Arnab Goswami’s Republic TV are being investigated for ratings …

Republic TV on Mumbai Police’s radar over alleged TRP fraud
4 years, 2 months ago

Republic TV on Mumbai Police’s radar over alleged TRP fraud

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh on Thursday said it busted a racket to manipulate TRP ratings and said Republic TV is among three channels being investigated for the alleged fraud. Republic TV has been facing flak over its attack on Mumbai police and Maharashtra government in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. The Detection Crime Branch of …

'People Were Paid to Watch Republic TV': 3 Channels in Dock for Rigging TRP, Mumbai Cops Arrest Four
4 years, 2 months ago

'People Were Paid to Watch Republic TV': 3 Channels in Dock for Rigging TRP, Mumbai Cops Arrest Four

News 18  

The Mumbai Police on Thursday claimed to have busted a ‘false TRP racket’, where households were apparently asked to keep channels switched on the entire day. The Detection Crime Branch of Mumbai police, which unearthed the TRP racket, has arrested owners of two Marathi channels, for manipulating viewership ratings, an official said. Singh told reporters that a national TV news …

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