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Self-regulation of TV channels not working: SC
The Morning Standard
|August 15, 2023
THE Supreme Court on Monday pulled up the News Broadcasters and Digital Association (NBDA) for not taking steps to strengthen the self-regulatory framework of television channels.
Taking the example of the ₹1 lakh fine imposed on TV channels that violate the NBDA guidelines, the court questioned its effectiveness given that the amount - fixed 15 years ago - is just a fraction of the channel's earnings.
This story is from the August 15, 2023 edition of The Morning Standard.
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