Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Reply on PIL for Setting up Body to Regulate Broadcast Channels
4 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Reply on PIL for Setting up Body to Regulate Broadcast Channels

News 18  

The Supreme Court Friday sought the Centre's reply on a PIL seeking direction to set up an independent body to regulate and facilitate broadcasting services in the country. The plea said that an independent body with the name of the Broadcast Regulatory Authority of India be set up to check "sensational reporting" and discourse by TV news channels on critical issues. "The petitioner seeks indulgence of this court to protect and safeguard right of life with dignity as guaranteed under the Constitution and which have been assassinated by uncontrolled and unregulated broadcasting electronic channels claimed to be 'Press'," the PIL said and referred to some news channels' reporting in support of the claim. Some channels have been targeting one community and instigating one community towards another, it said, adding that "due to said illegal activities in the name of journalism by these self regulated broadcasting channels, India's ranking fell from 138 to 140 out of 180 countries in RSF's 2019 World Press Freedom Index".

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PIL Before Delhi High Court Against Circulation Of Deepfake Videos During Lok Sabha Polls
8 months, 1 week ago

PIL Before Delhi High Court Against Circulation Of Deepfake Videos During Lok Sabha Polls

Live Law  

A public interest litigation has been filed before the Delhi High Court against circulation of deepfake videos trying to influence the ongoing Lok Sabha polls. The plea was mentioned by Senior Advocate Jayant Mehta today before a division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora. Mehta informed court that the plea has been filed by …

'Have To Keep In Mind Freedom Of Speech' : Supreme Court Dismisses PIL For Central Govt Authority To Regulate Media
1 year, 4 months ago

'Have To Keep In Mind Freedom Of Speech' : Supreme Court Dismisses PIL For Central Govt Authority To Regulate Media

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently underlined the significance of the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression while dismissing a PIL which sought a direction to the Government of India to constitute a "Broadcast Regulatory Authority of India" to regulate media. The petition filed in 2020 by Reepak Kansal in the backdrop of the coverage of Sushant Singh Rajput case …

Don't watch if you don't like: Supreme Court on pleas to regulate TV news channels
1 year, 5 months ago

Don't watch if you don't like: Supreme Court on pleas to regulate TV news channels

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain pleas seeking to regulate television news channels and the content being aired. A division bench led by Justice Abhay Oka orally remarked that viewers have the freedom to choose whether or not to watch these channels. Consequently, the Supreme Court refused to entertain pleas that called for the establishment of an independent …

Media Or Govt Agencies Have No Right To Peep Into Private Lives Of Citizens Without Any Valid Reason: Kerala High Court Slams Online Media Channels
1 year, 9 months ago

Media Or Govt Agencies Have No Right To Peep Into Private Lives Of Citizens Without Any Valid Reason: Kerala High Court Slams Online Media Channels

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court recently came down heavily on certain online media channels for broadcasting private moments of a woman and said it is disheartening to note that some online news channels "are in the habit of publishing sleaze more than news. The Kerala High Court recently came down heavily on certain online media channels for broadcasting private moments of …

Supreme Court will hear a plea on February 3 to restrain government from ‘censoring’ BBC documentary
1 year, 11 months ago

Supreme Court will hear a plea on February 3 to restrain government from ‘censoring’ BBC documentary

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list on February 3 a petition seeking a direction to restrain the government from “censoring” the British Broadcasting Corporation documentary titled ‘India: The Modi Question’. “Criticism of the government or its policies or even the judgment of the Supreme Court does not tantamount to violation of sovereignty and integrity of India… All citizens, …

PIL filed in Supreme Court challenging Centre's decision to ban BBC documentary
1 year, 11 months ago

PIL filed in Supreme Court challenging Centre's decision to ban BBC documentary

The Hindu  

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court against the Centre’s decision to “ban” a BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots in the country, alleging it was “malafide, arbitrary and unconstitutional”. Sharma also urged the apex court to call and examine the BBC documentary — both parts I and II — and sought action against persons who were …

Giving communal colour to news a big problem on social media, says Supreme Court
3 years, 4 months ago

Giving communal colour to news a big problem on social media, says Supreme Court

India Today  

Expressing grave concern over the "unregulated" transmission of fake news and false information on social media platforms, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea seeking the transfer all cases challenging the amended IT Rules and Cable TV rules. The Supreme Court will be hearing the plea seeking to transfer all pending petitions in high courts that have challenged …

Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Bar On Media For Reporting Mass Scale Deaths, Broadcasting Negative News In Wake Of Second Covid Wave
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi High Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Bar On Media For Reporting Mass Scale Deaths, Broadcasting Negative News In Wake Of Second Covid Wave

Live Law  

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a PIL seeking directions for evolving and enforcing the Code of Ethics/Regulations on the TV News Channels for reporting news articles of "sensitive nature" including reporting of mass scale deaths, sufferings by the people in the wake of second Covid wave and to restrain the broadcasters or TV channels from spreading negativity, sense …

Delhi High Court seeks Centre's response on plea challenging new IT rules
3 years, 10 months ago

Delhi High Court seeks Centre's response on plea challenging new IT rules

Firstpost  

The petition filed by the Foundation for Independent Journalism said the new IT rules are palpably illegal in seeking to control and regulate digital news media New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the Centre’s response on a plea challenging the new Information Technology Rules, 2021. A bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh issued …

SC Seeks Govt's Reply for Regulating Facebook, Twitter and More for Allegedly Spreading Fake News
3 years, 11 months ago

SC Seeks Govt's Reply for Regulating Facebook, Twitter and More for Allegedly Spreading Fake News

News 18  

The Supreme Court Monday sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea seeking framing of law to regulate social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter and make them responsible for allegedly spreading fake news and hate speeches. A bench comprising Chief Justice SA Bobde and Justices AS Bopanna and V Ramasubramanian issued notices to the Centre and others …

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Establishment Of Media Tribunal To Regulate Media Against Violation Of Programme Code
3 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Establishment Of Media Tribunal To Regulate Media Against Violation Of Programme Code

Live Law  

Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde on Monday issued notice on a petition filed by Film Producer Nilesh Navalakha seeking establishment of an independent, regulatory 'Media Tribunal' to hear and expeditiously adjudicate complaints of violation of programme code against media, filed by viewers/ citizens.The Petitioner has stated that the same is necessary to bring about a. Supreme …

PIL in Delhi HC seeks to prevent Republic TV from reporting crime probes
4 years, 3 months ago

PIL in Delhi HC seeks to prevent Republic TV from reporting crime probes

Op India  

As if the relentless attack by Maharashtra govt and Mumbai police on Arnab Goswami was not enough, now a PIL has been filed seeking to prevent his news channel Republic TV from reporting on any criminal investigation. A person named Mohd Khalil has filed a Public Interest Litigation before Delhi High Court seeking directions against Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami …

Delhi HC Declines to Entertain PIL against Twitter over Anti-India Tweets, Says Approach Centre First
4 years, 3 months ago

Delhi HC Declines to Entertain PIL against Twitter over Anti-India Tweets, Says Approach Centre First

News 18  

The Delhi High Court Wednesday declined to entertain a PIL seeking action against social media platform Twitter for being allegedly involved in conspiracy to promote anti-India propaganda such as Khalistan movement, saying the plea was based on claims and no representation about it was made to the Centre. A bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan …

'Encouraging Hate Speech In Guise Of Free Speech Is Clearly Against Ideology Of Constitution': Veteran Journalist Sashi Kumar Files Intervention Plea In Sudarshan TV Case
4 years, 3 months ago

'Encouraging Hate Speech In Guise Of Free Speech Is Clearly Against Ideology Of Constitution': Veteran Journalist Sashi Kumar Files Intervention Plea In Sudarshan TV Case

Live Law  

The Chairman and Editor in Chief of Asiaville News Sashi Kumar has filed an intervention application before the Supreme Court in in the ongoing case against Sudarshan TV for telecasting a show titled 'Bindass Bol'.He contends that an attempt to project hate speech as part of freedom of speech protected under Article 19 is to be rejected and that one …

'Set Rules for Digital Media 1st, Becomes Viral Easily': Centre Opposes SC's Call to Regulate TV Channels
4 years, 3 months ago

'Set Rules for Digital Media 1st, Becomes Viral Easily': Centre Opposes SC's Call to Regulate TV Channels

News 18  

The Central government has opposed the Supreme Court’s call for new guidelines to regulate TV channels. “Subject matter of the present petition namely balancing between the journalist freedom and responsible journalism is a field already occupied either by the statutory provisions made by the Parliament or by the judgments of this Hon’ble Court,” stated the affidavit. It added: “The present …

‘Insidious Attempt to Malign’: SC on Chavhanke’s ‘UPSC Jihad’ Show
4 years, 3 months ago

‘Insidious Attempt to Malign’: SC on Chavhanke’s ‘UPSC Jihad’ Show

The Quint  

When the hearing resumed, the court noted the presence of the Press Council of India and the News Broadcasters Association, which are the self-regulatory mechanisms for different forms of media. The judges then sought to ascertain the views of the lawyers and parties present on regulation of electronic media, particularly TV news channels, given their impact and reach. Solicitor General …

Plea In SC For Constitution Of Broadcast Regulatory Authority Of India To Regulate Electronic Media [Read Petition]
4 years, 5 months ago

Plea In SC For Constitution Of Broadcast Regulatory Authority Of India To Regulate Electronic Media [Read Petition]

Live Law  

"Sensational reporting and discourse on critical issues just for the sake of viewership and notoriety has resulted in the tarnishing of an image of individual or community or religious or political organization." A PIL has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking constitution of an independent authority, the Broadcast Regulatory Authority of India, so as to regulate electronic media channels …

Media Gag : Kerala HC Dismisses PIL Challenging Content Regulation Powers Of Central Government
4 years, 9 months ago

Media Gag : Kerala HC Dismisses PIL Challenging Content Regulation Powers Of Central Government

Live Law  

The High Court of Kerala on Wednesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation petition which challenged the constitutional validity of powers of Centre under the of Cable Television Networks Act 1994 to impose ban on telecast of TV channels.A bench comprising Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly orally remarked that it was necessary to have regulatory powers. The …

Supreme Court issues notice to center on plea seeking framework of guidelines to regulate streaming platforms
5 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court issues notice to center on plea seeking framework of guidelines to regulate streaming platforms

Firstpost  

Supreme Court heard the plea that was filed against Delhi High Court’s decision of dismissing a similar petition last February. The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the center on a plea seeking framing of guidelines by the government to regulate online media streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video India and others. The plea was heard by …

Fake news menace: Supreme Court refuses to interfere with PIL aimed at regulating misinformation on social media
5 years, 9 months ago

Fake news menace: Supreme Court refuses to interfere with PIL aimed at regulating misinformation on social media

Firstpost  

The PIL sought directions to the Centre to frame guidelines to check spread of fake news on social media. The Supreme Court has refused to hear a PIL filed by a lawyer, Anuja Kapur, which sought guidelines from the Indian government to frame rules aimed at stopping the circulation and publication of fake news. Supreme Court today refused to interfere …

PIL In SC Seeks Framing Of Guidelines To Curb Fake News [Read Petition]
5 years, 10 months ago

PIL In SC Seeks Framing Of Guidelines To Curb Fake News [Read Petition]

Live Law  

A Public Interest Litigation petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking framing of guidelines to curb the spread of fake news through print, electronic and social media.The petition filed by Anuja Kapur highlights that fake news and misinformation flooded media in the wake of recent India-Pakistan tension, with videos of previous air-shows and photos of crashing fighter jets …

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