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The matter stems from a petition filed by AIDCF, which has challenged Prasar Bharati’s move to onboard linear satellite television channels on its OTT platform WAVES
Imran Fazal May 29, 2026 2:39 PM
IBDF’s arguments based on TRAI’s 2017 Tariff and Interconnection framework, in which the regulator had expressly declined to classify OTT platforms as ‘distribution platform operators’
e4m Staff May 13, 2026 12:31 PM
Prasar Bharati said operation of the platform does not involve uplinking, downlinking or retransmission of satellite signals, nor participation in the regulated signal distribution chain
e4m Staff May 12, 2026 9:32 AM
In earlier interim relief, TDSAT had stayed the disconnection, directing Tata Play to deposit ₹40 crore, which ensured continued availability of Culver Max channels on the platform
Imran Fazal Mar 30, 2026 12:08 PM
A key aspect of the ruling was the tribunal’s criticism of TRAI’s decision to impose the maximum penalty despite near-total compliance
Imran Fazal Mar 30, 2026 9:11 AM
The tribunal relied on affidavits and documentary evidence submitted by Fastway, including interconnection agreements, invoices, and account statements
Imran Fazal Mar 27, 2026 8:47 AM
AIDCF has also cautioned broadcasters against potential non-compliance, stating that participation in the WAVES platform could put them at risk of breaching the conditions of downlinking permissions
Imran Fazal Mar 25, 2026 12:05 PM
AIDCF has submitted that onboarding linear channels on an OTT platform would effectively require broadcasters to supply signal decoders to an entity not permitted under the guidelines
e4m Staff Mar 19, 2026 4:15 PM
The TDSAT order restrains Sony from proceeding with a disconnection notice sent to Tata Play; next hearing on June 16
Tribunal directs interim payment of Rs 40 crore; tells Sony to stop displaying warning messages on channels
e4m Staff May 28, 2025 8:53 AM
Prasar Bharati defends mid-auction broadcaster disqualifications in TDSAT; Vision Corporation to file rejoinder. Next hearing on March 21
Vision Corporation Ltd. has filed a petition against Prasar Bharati following the broadcaster's disqualification from DD Free Dish MPEG-2 slot e-auction
Tasmayee Laha Roy Feb 25, 2025 8:27 AM
Star India and Viacom18 (now JioStar), and SPNI are some of the names planning to pull out their channels from DD Free Dish, say sources
Aditi Gupta Jan 15, 2025 8:49 AM
The high court has dismissed the petition as “not maintainable” while saying that TDSAT was the appropriate forum
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
Aditi Gupta Aug 12, 2024 8:47 AM
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
e4m Staff Sep 18, 2023 12:22 PM
The QoS regulations that require the channels to be provided in an encrypted manner is being disregarded, say sources
Aditi Gupta Sep 11, 2023 1:50 PM
The order came in response to three petitions filed by Indian Cable Net, SITI Networks and SITI Maurya Ltd. against a leading broadcaster
exchange4media Staff Mar 4, 2023 10:48 AM
The interim order came in response to two petitions filed by SITI and Dish TV
exchange4media Staff Nov 24, 2022 6:13 PM
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
exchange4media Staff Sep 29, 2022 8:40 AM
The direction has been issued by TDSAT to Star India, Sony Pictures Networks India and Sun TV Network
Javed Farooqui Sep 21, 2022 7:51 AM
Arasu will have to pay dues to Sony within two months to avoid disconnection of signals by the broadcaster
exchange4media Staff Feb 18, 2022 8:50 AM
TDSAT, meanwhile, has adjourned the hearing in the case to March 3
Javed Farooqui Jan 25, 2022 8:31 AM
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
exchange4media Staff Jan 13, 2022 9:03 AM
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
Javed Farooqui Dec 16, 2021 6:18 PM
Functions of TRAI, MIB and ASCI should be merged to create one super regulator so that the sector reaches its true potential, say experts
exchange4media Staff Oct 22, 2021 8:30 AM
The tribunal said it has no jurisdiction to adjudicate a dispute between a broadcaster and BARC
exchange4media Staff Nov 4, 2020 3:10 PM
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
Tasmayee Laha Roy Aug 20, 2020 8:14 AM