The Supreme Court today granted relief to Power TV, criticizing the High Court’s decision as political vendetta and emphasizing the protection of freedom of speech and expression. The case involves the sex abuse allegations against former JDS MP Prajwal Revanna. The Supreme Court issued notices to the Union government and others, scheduling further hearings.
Today, On 3rd July, The Karnataka High Court instructed the Centre to determine if Power TV can resume broadcasting, after a single judge’s interim order halted its broadcasts due to an expired licence. The court set a six-week deadline for the decision and mandated the Union government to allow Power TV to present its case. The Division Bench declined to lift the stay on broadcasts until the controversy is resolved.
The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim order restraining Power TV and its affiliate from broadcasting due to their expired broadcasting license. The court found no evidence of renewal, despite claims of a valid license. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on July 9. Clients are advised to contest the show-cause notice instead of seeking leniency.