The move follows a recent judgment by the Madras High Court that censured lawyers who sought businesses online through legal ads, which flout BCI regulations
IBDF, Sun TV Network, and SJ Clement have filed separate petitions against the two rules
Says the clause may rob media of its independence
The notice was issued on a plea filed by Carnatic music vocalist, cultural critic, and writer T. M. Krishna
While some industry leaders laud the move saying that self-regulation in advertising is a myth, others feel that the blame for promoting 'obscenity' on television shouldn't be borne by TV ads alone
Madras HC has scheduled the next hearing in the case for February 4