The Delhi High Court strongly criticised Newslaundry journalist Manisha Pande for using the word “shit” while commenting on TV Today Network’s content, calling it gross and indecent. The Court warned that such language could invite serious observations and orders that may severely affect her professional career.
The Delhi High Court has refused to discharge TV Today Network in a criminal defamation case filed by BJP leader Ramesh Bidhuri over a 2011 Aaj Tak report, upholding the Magistrate’s order. The Court ruled that once summons are issued in a summons trial, the Magistrate cannot recall or annul the order.
TV Today Network has filed a lawsuit against ABP News in the Delhi High Court, claiming the name ‘Maha Dangal’ for its show too closely resembles ‘Dangal’, hosted by Priyanka Tripathi. The court noted ‘Dangal’ can’t be trademarked, suggesting mediation for resolution, while highlighting branding issues in Indian TV news.
The News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) pulled up Sudhir Chaudhary for making disrespectful remarks about the LGBTQIA+ community and the Supreme Court during his TV shows. NBDSA ordered Aaj Tak and India Today to edit two clips and delete one video entirely. It criticized Chaudhary for spreading homophobia and violating ethical guidelines in his coverage of the same-sex marriage case. The watchdog also warned him to show more maturity in future broadcasts and comply with journalistic standards.
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A Delhi court summoned Aroon Purie and India Today in a defamation case filed by Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai. Rai alleges that the media outlet published articles linking him to conman Sanjay Sherpuria. The legal proceedings highlight the complexities of defamation law in India and the accountability of media executives for published content.
The NBDSA fined Aaj Tak news channel Rs 75,000 for biased reporting on a statement by Barack Obama regarding minority rights in India. The anchor was found to have connected Obama’s statement to separatist and extremist groups, violating principles of objectivity and neutrality. NBDSA ordered the removal of objectionable content and advised adherence to broadcasting standards.