23.1.2020 NBSA considered the letter along with enclosure received from the MoI&B. NCPCR in the said letter has suggested that any rape victim may simply be referred to as a "Victim" or its translated version in any local language. The name such as “Gudiya”, “Jyoti” “Muskan” etc. referred to the rape survivors mostly on news channels and newspapers, should not be used since these are commonly used names of girl children in India; people/children of same name may feel associated and ashamed, and likewise it may cause emotional discomfort to any actual rape survivor of the same name. NBSA decided to circulate the letter along with enclosure to the Members, Editors and Legal Heads of NBA for their information and compliance.

10.7.2020
10.7.2020 The letter and enclosures have been ciculated to all Members, Editors and Legal Heads of NBA for their information and compliance. They have also been requested to circulate the same to all editorial personnel in their respective organizations.

28.12.2019 The complaint is that NDTV India on 28.12.2020 at 9.10 am had broadcast a video which was going viral where the protestors were praising Pakistan. The police officer had told the mob in Meerut to stop the slogan and not to tie black bands to protest against Indians. He said “Khaoge idhar ka” (India) “aur gaoge kise aurka (Pakistan) ka”. Instead of praising and felicitating this police officer for his patriotism, the female news host very rudely spoke against this cop and clearly stated that this was to hurt the Muslim community. The channel was trying to bring riots between the two over sensitive communities and wants to disturb the peace of India. Response dated 19.2.2020 by the broadcaster Broadcaster stated that the complainant has expressed her feedback and there is no violation of Code of Ethics and Broadcasting Standard of NBSA as alleged in the complaint. They submitted that the said report was based on the viral video of Mr. Akhilesh Narayan Singh, Superintendent of Police (City), Meerut, for his 'Go to Pakistan' comments made in the video. The said video was widely reported in the media and the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police had reprimanded Mr. Singh for his choice of words in the video.

10.7.2020
10.7.2020 NBSA considered the complaint, response from the broadcaster and also viewed the CD of the alleged broadcast. NBSA found no violation of its Code of Ethics, Regulations or Guidelines. NBSA therefore decided to close the matter and inform the MoI&B, complainant and the broadcaster accordingly. NBSA also decided to convey to the broadcaster that the complaint was not a “feedback” as stated by the broadcaster in its response but a “complaint” received from the MoI&B which had to be responded to bearing in mind the violations of the Code of Ethics, Regulations and Guidelines issued by NBSA. In the light of the above observations made by NBSA, kindly ensure that any complaint received from MoI&B or otherwise is responded to bearing in mind the violations of the Code of Ethics, Regulations, Guidelines and Advisories issued by NBSA.

29.2.2020 The channel on 29.2.2020 aired a programme and thereby violated reporting on crime and safeguards to ensure crime and violence are not glorified. In the program they interviewed family members of victims and revealed their identities publicly which was very disturbing and hence he decided to register the complaint against such irresponsible reporting. Response dated 5.3.2020 The broadcaster stated that the news program telecast on 29th February at 10.30 am covered stories of the victims of the recent violence in North East Delhi. Their anchor is seen to be strongly condemning violence and highlighting that riots and violence only lead to loss of innocent lives across all religions. The allegation that they have violated the guideline - ‘Reporting on crime and safeguards to ensure crime and violence are not glorified’- is vehemently denied. The news program in no way glorifies or glamorizes the acts of violence committed by the rioters. On the contrary, the acts of violence are deeply condemned and labelled as cowardly. The news program aims to show case the pain, loss and suffering of innocent lives caused due to the cowardly acts of rioters whose sole purpose is to spread hate and communal disharmony in the society.

10.7.2020
10.7.2020 NBSA considered the complaint, response from the broadcaster and viewed the broadcast. NBSA found no violation of its Regulations or Guidelines in regard to the said broadcast. NBSA therefore decided to close the matter.

4.4.2020 The complainant attached two screen shot of same news by Aajtak. Where they have shown people stuck in religious places during Covid-19 lockdown. One is of gurudwara and other of Masjid. While for people in gurudwara, they have used word that people were stuck, for Masjid people they have used word hiding in the news for same incident. This is deliberate attempt to show Muslim community in bad light. It's an intentional harm being done to one community. The complainant desired an on-air apology as a closing way of this complaint. Also, a warning is issued or any action taken against the editorial team or editor to avoid repetition of this again. Reply dated 24.4.2020 The broadcaster stated that they are a law-abiding news channel complying to the various guidelines issued by the NBSA) and MIB and that nothing against the laws has been aired by them. The media exist to improve the collective conscience of the society and they believe and hold it as a principle not to be bias against anyone. They hold no personal grudge against any class, colour or religion and present before the world what is reasonable and true and any error that might have come up was purely an oversight by their editorial team and there was never any malafide intention to defame anybody or show biased news.

10.7.2020
10.7.2020 NBSA considered the complaint, response from the broadcaster and found no violation of its Regulations or Guidelines in regard to the said broadcast. NBSA therefore decided to close the matter.

23.3.2020 The complaint is that the Indian Flag which was shown without "The Ashoka Chakra" in the program. Reply dated 26.6.2020 The broadcaster stated that that Section 3 of The Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, 1950 prohibits the use of the Ashok Chakra or the picture as used in the Indian National flag without the permission of the Central government. Hence, no Ashok Chakra was used in the representation to ensure that they do not show the Indian Flag. Further, under the Prevention of Insults to the National Honour Act,1971 we found it appropriate to only use the tri colour and not the flag without violating any law and to portray our love for our country. No provision of the Code of Ethics and Broadcasting Standards laid down by the NBA has been violated by the News Channel.

10.7.2020
10.7.2020 NBSA considered the complaint, response from the broadcaster and found no violation of its Regulations or Guidelines in regard to the said broadcast. NBSA therefore decided to close the matter.

28.2.2020 The complainant strongly condemns and disagree with the anchor criticizing the security forces/police about what to do or what not to do by media persons during riots is very poor and effecting the morale and decisions making process. The unreasonable reporting is also responsible for riots. The tone and language used by your anchor was absolutely unacceptable. Response dated 24.4.2020 The broadcaster stated that they disagree with the observation and must remind the complainant that our forces are committed and can take positive criticism if any, while ensuring they cherish our ability to be free and vocal about important issues that we touch upon on a daily basis. As a news channel, their fundamental purpose is to keep the citizens informed about the happenings in the country. The constitution of India guarantees “freedom of speech” as a fundamental right which encompasses not only freedom of press but also the citizens right of being informed on matters of public concerns, moments, etc. Freedom of press is one of the essential pillars of the democracy in our country. A matter of public concern may be repeated including by way of debates, discussions etc. with expert opinion, if any on the topic. They stated that no provision of the Code of Ethics and Broadcasting Standards laid down by the NBA has been violated by the news channel and the complaint may thus be withdrawn as there was no ill intention on part of the news channel.

10.7.2020
10.7.2020 NBSA considered the complaint, response from the broadcaster and found that the complaint was bereft of details of the broadcast and the violations. NBSA therefore decided to close the matter.

27.1.2020 The complaint was relating the title of the programme "Amu mei phir Hangame ki pathshala". This might spread hatred instead of " information". He disagrees that the title was in "good faith" and if it was then the punch line was very much objectionable. Complainant stated that because of one or few radical anti-social elements, news channel is defaming the entire University, and the complainant who is an alumnus of the university. Response dated 24.4.2020 The broadcaster stated in reply that the reference was made in relation to those miscreants who tried to disrepute the Institution. It is important to mention that media is duty bound to help citizens nourish their rights and it also checks as to whether the citizens are excising their rights in a correct and legally permissible manner or not while adhering to the duties that have been assigned to us as a responsible news channel. It is to inform you that the news channel does not differentiate between the classes that exist in this country and keeps a check on their conduct. The news channel has acted neutrally and performed its task dutifully without any pre-disposition towards the University.

10.7.2020
10.7.2020 NBSA considered the complaint, response from the broadcaster and found no violation of its Regulations or Guidelines in regard to the said broadcast. NBSA therefore decided to close the matter.

10.6.2020 Mr. Prasanth P.R., Editor member representing the broadcaster in NBSA (Asianet News), being an interested party, recused himself from the proceedings. Complaint: The complainant alleged that Suvarna News has broadcast that he is the reason for spreading Corona virus in JSW Steel Factory. The complainant stated that the channel has reported that there has been a sudden increase in number of cases reported in the JSW factory due to an employee of Tamil Nadu origin whose mother had tested positive. Reply dated 26.6.2020 The broadcaster in its reply stated that the complainant has made a claim that the news report shown in the YouTube link refers to himself. There has been no name taken in the report as per the guidelines issued by the government. They do not refer to the complainant anywhere in the report. The channel has only reported that there has been a sudden increase in number of cases reported in the JSW factory due to an employee of Tamil Nadu origin whose mother tested positive. Email dated 8.10.20 for review Complainant filed a review vide email dated 8.10.2020 and also further emails dated 8.10.2020 and 12.11.2020 addressed to MoI&B.

10.7.2020
10.7.2020 NBSA considered the complaint, response from the broadcaster and also viewed the CD of the alleged broadcast. NBSA found no violation of its Regulations or Guidelines in regard to the said broadcast. NBSA therefore decided to close the matter and inform the complainant and the broadcaster accordingly. 26.11.2020 NBSA considered the above representations for review of the decision of NBSA and noted that it found no substance for a review. NBSA therefore decided to close the matter and inform the complainant and the broadcaster accordingly.

14.4.2020 Complaint against Sakshi media (news channel and newspaper), biased news channel to a political party in Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, the present government in Andhra Pradesh. But they never mentioned the same either in the news channel nor in their newspaper. People are blindly following the same news which means the YSRCP party has an extra edge in all the news created by the channel. Also, this Sakshi news channel and Sakshi media group create baseless news about other political parties in Andhra Pradesh which is a grave concern for democracy. I urge the NBA to take stringent action on this media group. My request to NBA is to ask the channel to make the statement public that their news is biased towards YSRCP which should be visible in their channel and newspaper always or take stringent measures to keep journalism values alive. Response dated 22.4.2020 The allegations of Mr. Kiran stating that Sakshi Media creates baseless news about other political parties in Andhra Pradesh is incorrect, motivated and farthest from truth. The said KSR Live Show and other Political debates are true events, performed without any biasness and partiality. Sakshi TV identifies facts, investigates the truth and then delivers empowering content to its viewers from across the nook and corners of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The said complaint of Mr. Kiran is therefore devoid of any merit, since the complainant is not willing to share his identity and contact details which would have enable us to speak with him and understand his point of view, which is indicative of the fact that he is not being transparent about his issues with the content on our channel. Hence, the allegations in this regard are baseless and motivated.

10.7.2020
10.7.2020 NBSA noted that the issues raised in the complaint does not fall in the jurisdiction of the NBSA. Hence NBSA cannot proceed with the complaint. NBSA therefore decided to close the complaint and inform the complainant and the broadcaster accordingly.

17.2.2020 and 20.3.2020 Since the complainant did not receive a reply from the channel, the complaint was escalated to the second level which is the NBSA . Complainant stated that in the episode the news anchor made a remark against the people of Delhi. He said “?????? ?? ???? ?? ??? ?? ??? ???? ?? ??? ???? ???? ??? ??”. He said many other things against Delhi's public. He was trying to humiliate the public for giving a mandate to "AAP". He is not maintaining impartiality, objectivity and neutrality in his reporting. It is the violation of Code of Ethics and Broadcasting Standards issued by NBA. Reply dated 17.3.2020 from the broadcaster Broadcaster stated that in their show ‘DNA’, telecast on 8.2.2020, they have conducted a fair editorial analysis of politics of freebies, which was prominent during the election campaign in Delhi. AAP, in its election manifesto had promised the people of Delhi to continue with its pro-people policies such as 200 units of free electricity, 20 kilo litres of free water, free bus ride for women etc. Since the exit polls conducted by various agencies predicted clear majority of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the assembly elections, they telecast their programme ‘DNA’, wherein, they had conducted a comparative analysis of the ‘domestic and regional issues’ on one hand and the ‘the issues of national importance’, which were being raised by BJP during its election campaign, on the other hand. So far as the comments in the programme regarding people of Delhi are concerned, the same was related to only those people of Delhi who did not come out to cast their vote during the Delhi Elections, which is a bounden and constitutional duty of every citizen in our democratic country. In the programme, they have not only shown few pictures, but also appreciated the voters of Delhi, who despite their disability and old age, came out and cast their vote in the elections. Thus, by no stretch of imagination, it can be said, that in the aforesaid programme, they have insulted and disrespected the voters of Delhi. They have also stated that the people of Delhi have voted to BJP on all the 7 Lok Sabha seats, however, when it comes to Assembly elections, the very same electorates have cast their vote on domestic issues such as electricity, water, education, healthcare etc. During the programme, they pointed out the similar trend in the States of Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, where despite winning majority and/or all of the Lok Sabha seats in general elections, the BJP lost the State Assembly Elections and could not form the Government. In the show,they have also praised the positive campaign of AAP and more particularly their digital and tech campaign and have also given credit to the AAP for their spectacular campaign. Thus, the contents of the show completely rules out all the allegations of biasness and partiality in favour of any political party, as falsely alleged . The contents of the show were strictly in accordance with the Code of Ethics and rules and regulations framed by NBSA and that they have not breached any guidelines and have strictly adhered to the laid down principles of neutrality, impartiality and fairness in telecast of the story. They never endorse or promote the belief of any of the political party in the country. Further response dated 20.3.2020 by complainant Mr. Ajay Garg . The complainant stated that he had objections to the comments made by Mr. Sudhir Chaudhary on Delhi peoples like “?????? ?? ???? ?? ??? ?? ??? ???? ?? ??? ???? ?? " Zee News in their reply stated that the above comments were related to those residents who did not cast their vote; he pointed out that if someone does not cast his vote does it mean that he has no problems with breakdown of country; till now casting of votes is right not an obligation; I have also not cast my vote for my personal reasons does it mean Zee News declare me anti national; who is Zee News to say to Delhi people that “?????? ?? ???? ?? ??? ?? ??? ???? ?? ??? ???? ???? ??? ??” and on what basis the comment was made by Zee News; they have said that BJP raised issues of national importance and AAP raised domestic issues including promises of free water and electricity; and therefore, Zee News conducted an analysis of politics of national importance and politics of freebies; but BJP had also promised free electricity, free scooter to youth etc.; Zee News analysis basically focused on politics of freebies by AAP and politics of national importance by BJP but in reality, both the parties was involved in politics of freebies; the analysis was not conducted on fair and transparent manner; there is lack of impartiality and objectivity in the reporting by Zee News.

10.7.2020
10.7.2020 NBSA noted that several complaints on the same broadcast was received by the broadcaster at the first level of redressal. NBSA considered all the complaints, response of the broadcaster and also viewed the broadcast. NBSA noted that the broadcast related to the results of the exit polls surveys, which pointed towards AAP party winning the elections with a large majority. Since the broadcast was after the voting for said elections was over, NBSA found that there was no violation of the Election Guidelines of the NBSA. NBSA however observed that there was a sub text to the title of the programme which could certainly have been avoided to ensure objectivity and impartiality in the reporting of the Programme. NBSA therefore decided to close the complaint and inform the complainant and the broadcaster accordingly.