Industry leaders express concerns over Broadcast Bill exempting DD FreeDish from the encryption mandate that can undermine efforts to combat piracy and maintain industry standards
The tribunal’s order came on the petition filed by AIDCF that challenges the free streaming of matches, including the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup
The petition, filed by AIDCF, alleges that the practice was unfair to the cable industry
The QoS regulations that require the channels to be provided in an encrypted manner is being disregarded, say sources
Relief operative till next hearing on May 12
The order came in response to three petitions filed by Indian Cable Net, SITI Networks and SITI Maurya Ltd. against a leading broadcaster
The interim order came in response to two petitions filed by SITI and Dish TV
The court has directed TRAI to file a counter affidavit within a period of six weeks. Further, the three broadcasters will have four weeks thereafter to file a rejoinder affidavit
The direction has been issued by TDSAT to Star India, Sony Pictures Networks India and Sun TV Network
Arasu will have to pay dues to Sony within two months to avoid disconnection of signals by the broadcaster
TDSAT, meanwhile, has adjourned the hearing in the case to March 3
The broadcasters including Star, Sony, and Sun have refused to share the detailed architecture as they believe that the TRAI doesn't have any jurisdiction on OTT
The TDSAT has granted three weeks' time to the TRAI to file its reply on the jurisdictional issue raised by Sony Pictures Networks India and Sun TV Network
Functions of TRAI, MIB and ASCI should be merged to create one super regulator so that the sector reaches its true potential, say experts
MIB has given the company 15 days to remit the payment
The tribunal said it has no jurisdiction to adjudicate a dispute between a broadcaster and BARC
The regulatory body moved an interim application on August 14, asking the Delhi High Court for an early hearing on the 10+2 ad cap norm; case was originally scheduled for an August 22 hearing