Investigation So Far Prima Facie Indicates Collusion Between BARC Officials & Others To Manipulate TRP Ratings : Mumbai Police Tells Bombay High Court
4 years, 1 month ago

Investigation So Far Prima Facie Indicates Collusion Between BARC Officials & Others To Manipulate TRP Ratings : Mumbai Police Tells Bombay High Court

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The Mumbai police has told the Bombay High Court that the investigation conducted so far in the TRP scam case has prima facie indicated collusion between officials of the Broadcast Audience Research Council and others to manipulate Television Rating Points. "The investigation in the subject FIR has reached a crucial stage.The investigation carried on so far prima facie indicates collusion between officials of the BARC and others to manipulate ratings", the affidavit filed by Shashank Sandbhor, Assistant Commissioner of Police, CID, Crime Branch said. This was said in a 54-page counter-affidavit filed by the Mumbai police responding to the writ petition filed by ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd and news anchor Arnab Goswami challenging the probe in TRP Scam case. The affidavit filed by Assistant Commissioner of Police Shashank Sandbhor, further says that it is not the Mumbai Police, as alleged, but the petitioners who are interfering and intimidating witnesses by "issuing press releases."

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Court closes TRP manipulation case
1 year ago

Court closes TRP manipulation case

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Esplanade metropolitan magistrate court on Wednesday allowed the state government’s plea to drop prosecution of all the accused, including Republic TV editor Arnab Goswami, in the Television Rating Point manipulation case. When the court asked the prosecution if they had applied their mind to the withdrawal, he said, “We have applied our mind and felt that the case …

Mumbai Court Accepts Maharashtra Govt Plea To Withdraw Prosecution In Alleged TRP Scam Case In Which Arnab Goswami Is An Accused
1 year ago

Mumbai Court Accepts Maharashtra Govt Plea To Withdraw Prosecution In Alleged TRP Scam Case In Which Arnab Goswami Is An Accused

Live Law  

The chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court at Mumbai has allowed an application filed by Special Public Prosecutor representing the Maharashtra Police to withdraw or stop all prosecution into the alleged Television Rating Points Scam, including the allegations against Republic TV's editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami. “Witnesses whose statements were recorded initially during the Mumbai Police investigation had stated on oath under section 164 …

TRP Scam: Complainant gives no objection for withdrawal of the case
1 year, 2 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 …

Breaking- Bombay High Court Grants Bail To Ex-BARC CEO Partho Dasgupta In TRP Scam Case
4 years ago

Breaking- Bombay High Court Grants Bail To Ex-BARC CEO Partho Dasgupta In TRP Scam Case

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The Bombay High Court on Tuesday granted bail to Partho Dasgupta, former CEO of Broadcast Audience Research Council, Partho Dasgupta, in the case registered by the Mumbai police over the alleged manipulation of Target Rating Points of news channels to give undue favours to Republic TV. During the bail hearing Special Public Prosecutor Shishir Hirey relied heavily on a BARC …

Press Briefings In TRP Case Strictly Within Confines Of Law : Mumbai Police Commissioner Tells Bombay High Court
4 years, 1 month ago

Press Briefings In TRP Case Strictly Within Confines Of Law : Mumbai Police Commissioner Tells Bombay High Court

Live Law  

The Mumbai Police Commissioner- Param Bir Singh- has rebutted allegations of malafide and bias made against him by ARG Outlier Media Private Ltd and Republic TV anchor Arnab Goswami, in an affidavit in the Bombay High Court. Singh has said that the press briefings held by him in the TRP Scam case were strictly within the confines of law. ARG …

TRP case: Evidence against Republic TV, Arnab Goswami, Mumbai Police tells Bombay HC
4 years, 2 months ago

TRP case: Evidence against Republic TV, Arnab Goswami, Mumbai Police tells Bombay HC

Firstpost  

The Mumbai Police on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court that “some evidence” was found against Republic TV and its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami in the Television Rating Points scam case, and therefore, it did not want to continue granting them any protection from any coercive action. However, as the high court adjourned the matter without hearing any arguments during the …

More Evidence Found Against Republic TV In TRP Scam Case, Mumbai Police Tells Bombay High Court
4 years, 2 months ago

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

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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 arrest BARC's former CEO in TRP case
4 years, 3 months ago

Mumbai police arrest BARC's former CEO in TRP case

India Today  

The Mumbai police have arrested Partho Dasgupta, a former CEO of the Broadcast Audience Research Council, in connection with the TRP manipulation case. At a news conference on Friday, Joint Commissioner Milind Bharambe described Dasgupta, who was BARC's chief executive between 2013 and 2019, as the "mastermind" of the alleged manipulation of TV ratings On December 17, investigators arrested Romil …

Mumbai Police arrests Partho Dasgupta, ex-CEO of rating agency BARC, in TRP scam case
4 years, 3 months ago

Mumbai Police arrests Partho Dasgupta, ex-CEO of rating agency BARC, in TRP scam case

Firstpost  

Dasgupta is the fifteenth person to be arrested in the case related to alleged rigging of television rating points by some television channels Mumbai: The crime branch of Mumbai Police on Thursday arrested a former CEO of the Broadcast Audience Research Council from Pune district in the fake TRP scam case, an official said. Partho Dasgupta, the accused, is the …

Former CEO of Rating Agency BARC Partho Dasgupta Arrested in TRP Scam Case
4 years, 3 months ago

Former CEO of Rating Agency BARC Partho Dasgupta Arrested in TRP Scam Case

News 18  

The crime branch of Mumbai Police on Thursday arrested a former CEO of the Broadcast Audience Research Council from Pune district in the fake TRP scam, an official said. Partho Dasgupta, the accused, is the fifteenth person to be arrested in the case related to alleged rigging of Television Rating Points by some TV channels. Earlier, the CIU had arrested …

Fake TRP Scam: Research Company at Centre of FIR Wants CBI Probe
4 years, 4 months ago

Fake TRP Scam: Research Company at Centre of FIR Wants CBI Probe

The Quint  

In a significant development in the TRP manipulation case, Hansa Research Group – the BARC-affiliated company whose deputy general manager was the complainant for the Mumbai Police’s FIR – has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court asking for the investigation of the scam to be transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation. The case is currently being investigated …

HC Notice to CBI Over Plea Seeking Transfer of TRP Scam Probe from Mumbai Police
4 years, 4 months 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 …

Fake TRP scam: Centre appoints four-member committee to review rating guidelines
4 years, 4 months ago

Fake TRP scam: Centre appoints four-member committee to review rating guidelines

Firstpost  

The four-member committee will be headed by Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi S Vempati and the panel to submit its report to the I&B minister within two months New Delhi: Days after an alleged TRP scam came to the fore, the Centre on Wednesday constituted a committee to review the guidelines on television rating agencies in India and asked the panel …

TRP scam case: BARC says disappointed with Republic TV for 'disclosing, misrepresenting' confidential communication
4 years, 5 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, 5 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 …

BARC email to Republic nails Mumbai Police chief Param Bir Singh’s lies
4 years, 5 months ago

BARC email to Republic nails Mumbai Police chief Param Bir Singh’s lies

Op India  

In a sensational disclosure, the TV viewership rating agency BARC has confirmed that there has been no case, complaint or proof against Republic TV in the ongoing ‘Fake TRP’ scam as alleged by Mumbai Police commissioner Param Bir Singh. The BARC e-mail now proves that Mumbai Police Param Bir Singh had lied about the involvement of Republic Media Network in …

"Police Commissioner's Statements In TRP Scam Part Of Political Conspiracy Against Republic TV": Bombay HC To Hear Arnab's Plea Tomorrow
4 years, 5 months ago

"Police Commissioner's Statements In TRP Scam Part Of Political Conspiracy Against Republic TV": Bombay HC To Hear Arnab's Plea Tomorrow

Live Law  

The Bombay High Court will hear ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd and Arnab Goswami's petition seeking directions for quashing of FIR in the TRP Scam case tomorrow, i.e. Petitioners have alleged that the said FIR has been filed as the Mumbai police, including the Commissioner of Police Param Bir Singh harbour malice and ill-will against the petitioners for their reporting …

'Office in Mumbai? Go to Bombay HC': In TRP Scam Case, SC Tells Republic TV to Have Faith in High Courts
4 years, 5 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. …

"We Are Also Concerned With The Tendency Of Police Commissioners Giving Interviews":SC In Republic Vs Mumbai Police TRP Case
4 years, 5 months ago

"We Are Also Concerned With The Tendency Of Police Commissioners Giving Interviews":SC In Republic Vs Mumbai Police TRP Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed Republic TV and its editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami to approach the Bombay High Court for quashing of a FIR registered by Mumbai Police for manipulating their Television Rating Points, or TRP. Between Flora Fountain and the bridge, it would be better if you move the high Court either under 226 or 482 ", expressed Justice …

"Article 19(1)(a) Cannot Be Used As A Shield Against Commission Of Crime": Mumbai Police Tells SC In Republic TV's Plea Against Investigation In TRP Scam Case
4 years, 5 months ago

"Article 19(1)(a) Cannot Be Used As A Shield Against Commission Of Crime": Mumbai Police Tells SC In Republic TV's Plea Against Investigation In TRP Scam Case

Live Law  

The Mumbai Police has filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court, urging it to dismiss, with exemplary costs, the petition filed by Republic TV and Arnab Goswami challenging the Mumbai Police investigation against the channel in the TRP Scam case. "Article 19 cannot be invoked by the Petitioners to sidestep, thwart and prevent any investigation by the competent investigating agency …

Fake TRP case: Republic TV's CFO doesn't appear before probe team; cops summon CEO, two others
4 years, 5 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 …

Sanjay Raut on TRP fixing: No vindictive action by Mumbai police in busting scam
4 years, 5 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 …

Fake TRP Racket: What Does the FIR Registered by Mumbai Police Say? Does Reference to India Today Disprove Claims About Republic?
4 years, 5 months ago

Fake TRP Racket: What Does the FIR Registered by Mumbai Police Say? Does Reference to India Today Disprove Claims About Republic?

The Quint  

When the Mumbai Police went public on 8 October about their investigation into a TRP manipulation scam, it caused a major uproar. The headline allegation by the Mumbai Police was that Arnab Goswami’s Republic TV was among those who had “indulged in such malpractices.” No other mainstream media channel was named by them in the press conference by Commissioner Param …

Mumbai Police busts ‘fake TRPs’ racket; Republic TV among three channels under scanner
4 years, 5 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 …

Sushant Singh-Rhea Case: Former IPS Officers Move Bombay HC Against "Malicious Campaign Against Mumbai Police"; Seek Guidelines On Crime Reporting
4 years, 6 months ago

Sushant Singh-Rhea Case: Former IPS Officers Move Bombay HC Against "Malicious Campaign Against Mumbai Police"; Seek Guidelines On Crime Reporting

Live Law  

A total of eight former DGPs and Commissioners of Police from Maharashtra have filed a PIL before the Bombay High Court alleging unfair, malicious and false media campaign against Mumbai police in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. Former DGPs PS Parsicha, K Subramanyam, D Sivanandan, Sanjeev Dayal and SC Mathur, along with former Commissioners MN Singh, DN Jadhav and …

Bar Scam Case; Legality of submitting Final Report before Legal Officers for legal Scrutiny and Expert opinion [Updated]
9 years, 9 months ago

Bar Scam Case; Legality of submitting Final Report before Legal Officers for legal Scrutiny and Expert opinion [Updated]

Live Law  

It is recently reported in media that “the probe into the bar bribery scam, allegedly involving Finance Minister K M Mani, is nearing its end. The investigating officer informed the Vigilance Court here on Friday that the final report will be submitted after availing legal scrutiny and expert opinion. In H. N. Rishbud Vs. State of Delhi a three Judge …

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