Decisions

S.NO Channel Complainant Date of Broadcast Complaint Decisions
S.NO 71. Channel Zee News Complainant Mr. Matin Rafiuddin Mujawar Date of Broadcast 31.3.2020 Complaint

17.4.2020 The complaint relates to a news programme titled “DNA: ????????????????? '??????????'? with Sudhir Chaudhary” which was broadcast on 31.3.2020 by Zee News.

Decisions

28.5.2021
NBSA at its meetings held on 18.2.2021 and 28.5.2021, considered the complaint regarding a programme aired on Zee News on 31.3.2020. NBSA noted that there was a delay in filing the complaint with the broadcaster as under Proviso 1 & 2 to Regulation 8.1.6 of the News Broadcasting Standards Regulations, the complaint is required to be filed with the broadcaster within 7 days from the date of the first broadcast. In view of the above provisions, NBSA was of the view that since the complaint was time barred, it could not entertain the same on merits. Therefore, NBSA decided to dismiss the complaint and inform the complainant and the broadcaster accordingly.

S.NO 72. Channel Times Now Complainant Mr. Utkarsh Mishra Date of Broadcast 22.9.2020 Complaint

1.10.2020 The complaint was filed against the anchor of Times Now primetime show the Newshour Agenda titled “Delhi riots' planning confirmed; can objectors deny this conspiracy?” aired on 22.9.2020.

Decisions

28.5.2021
NBSA at its meetings held on 18.2.2021 and 28.5.2021, considered the complaint regarding a programme aired on Times Now on 22.9.2020. NBSA noted that there was a delay in filing the complaint with the broadcaster as under Proviso 1 & 2 to Regulation 8.1.6 of the News Broadcasting Standards Regulations, the complaint is required to be filed with the broadcaster within 7 days from the date of the first broadcast. In view of the above provisions, NBSA was of the view that since the complaint was time barred, it could not entertain the same on merits. Therefore, NBSA decided to dismiss the complaint and to inform the complainant and the broadcaster accordingly.

S.NO 73. Channel Times Now Complainant Mr. Utkarsh Mishra Date of Broadcast 14.9.2020 Complaint

23.9.2020 This complaint was filed against the anchor of Times Now primetime show the Newshour titled “Umar Khalid’s arrest irks communal brawl; should cases be decided on religion? “ aired on 14.9.2020.

Decisions

28.5.2021
NBSA at its meetings held on 18.2.2021 and 28.5.2021, considered the complaint regarding a programme aired on Times Now on 14.9.2020. NBSA noted that there was a delay in filing the complaint with the broadcaster as under Proviso 1 & 2 to Regulation 8.1.6 of the News Broadcasting Standards Regulations, the complaint is required to be filed with the broadcaster within 7 days from the date of the first broadcast. In view of the above provisions, NBSA was of the view that since the complaint was time barred, it could not entertain the same on merits. Therefore, NBSA decided to dismiss the complaint and inform the complainant and the broadcaster accordingly.

S.NO 74. Channel Times Now Complainant Mr. Utkarsh Mishra Date of Broadcast 23.7.2020 Complaint

3.8.2020 Complaint was against the anchor of the Times Now primetime show “India Upfront” titled "Delhi riots key witness intimidated, threat linked to kingpin? aired on 23.7.2020

Decisions

28.5.2021
NBSA at its meetings held on 18.2.2021 and 28.5.2021, considered the complaint regarding a programme aired on Times Now on 23.7.2020. NBSA noted that there was a delay in filing the complaint with the broadcaster as under Proviso 1 & 2 to Regulation 8.1.6 of the News Broadcasting Standards Regulations, the complaint is required to be filed with the broadcaster within 7 days from the date of the first broadcast. In view of the above provisions, NBSA was of the view that since the complaint was time barred, it could not entertain the same on merits. Therefore, NBSA decided to dismiss the complaint and inform the complainant and the broadcaster accordingly.

S.NO 75. Channel Times Now Complainant Mr. Utkarsh Mishra Date of Broadcast 13.7.2020 Complaint

23.7.2020 Complaint was filed against the anchor of Times Now primetime show “India Upfront” titled "Farooq -AAP link exposes over Delhi riots, what will lobby say now?" aired on 13.7.2020.

Decisions

28.5.2021
NBSA at its meetings held on 18.2.2021 and 28.5.2021, considered the complaint regarding a programme aired on Times Now on 13.7.2020. NBSA noted that there was a delay in filing the complaint with the broadcaster as under Proviso 1 & 2 to Regulation 8.1.6 of the News Broadcasting Standards Regulations, the complaint is required to be filed with the broadcaster within 7 days from the date of the first broadcast. In view of the above provisions, NBSA was of the view that since the complaint was time barred, it could not entertain the same on merits. Therefore, NBSA decided to dismiss the complaint and inform the complainant and the broadcaster accordingly.

S.NO 76. Channel Times Now Complainant Mr. Utkarsh Mishra Date of Broadcast 23.6.2020 Complaint

7.7.2020 The complaint was filed against the anchor of Times Now primetime show “The Newshour” and the Times Now News Network for violating the Code of Ethics and Broadcasting Standards and Specific Guidelines for Reporting Court Proceedings in the broadcast aired on 23.6.2020

Decisions

28.5.2021
NBSA at its meetings held on 18.2.2021 and 28.5.2021, considered the complaint regarding a programme aired on Times Now on 23.6.2020. NBSA noted that there was a delay in filing the complaint with the broadcaster as under Proviso 1 & 2 to Regulation 8.1.6 of the News Broadcasting Standards Regulations, the complaint is required to be filed with the broadcaster within 7 days from the date of the first broadcast. In view of the above provisions, NBSA was of the view that since the complaint was time barred, it could not entertain the same on merits. Therefore, NBSA decided to dismiss the complaint and inform the complainant and the broadcaster accordingly.

S.NO 77. Channel Times Now Complainant Mr. Utkarsh Mishra Date of Broadcast 22.5.2020, 23.6.2020 Complaint

6.7.2020 The complaint was filed against the anchor of the Times Now primetime show “India Upfront” titled “Delhi Riots conspirators tracked, Centre stands vindicated but Lobby silence?” aired on 22.5.2020 and “Safoora Zargar Granted bail after NDA’s nod, Lutyens duplicity Exposed?” aired on 23.6.2020.

Decisions

28.5.2021
NBSA at its meetings held on 18.2.2021 and 28.5.2021, considered the complaint regarding two programmes aired on Times Now on 22.5.2020 and 23.6.2020. NBSA noted that there was a delay in filing the complaint with the broadcaster as under Proviso 1 & 2 to Regulation 8.1.6 of the News Broadcasting Standards Regulations, the complaint is required to be filed with the broadcaster within 7 days from the date of the first broadcast. In view of the above provisions, NBSA was of the view that since the complaint was time barred, it could not entertain the same on merits. Therefore, NBSA decided to dismiss the complaint and inform the complainant and the broadcaster accordingly.

S.NO 78. Channel Times Now Complainant Mr. Utkarsh Mishra Date of Broadcast Between 22.5.2020 and 10.6.2020. Complaint

19.6.2020 The complaint was filed against the anchor of the show “The Newshour” for four programmes aired between 22.5.2020 and 10.6.2020.

Decisions

28.5.2021
NBSA at its meetings held on 18.2.2021 and 28.5.2021, considered the complaint regarding four programmes aired on Times Now between 22.5.2020 and 10.6.2020. NBSA noted that there was a delay in filing the complaint with the broadcaster as under Proviso 1 & 2 to Regulation 8.1.6 of the News Broadcasting Standards Regulations, the complaint is required to be filed with the broadcaster within 7 days from the date of the first broadcast. In view of the above provisions, NBSA was of the view that since the complaint was time barred, it could not entertain the same on merits. Therefore, NBSA decided to dismiss the complaint and inform the complainant and the broadcaster accordingly.

S.NO 79. Channel Zee News Complainant Dr. Michael Williams Date of Broadcast 24.4.2020 Complaint

16.6.2020 The complaint was in respect of a news programme titled “Gangs of Palghar: Ground Report” which was aired by Zee News on 24.4.2020 regarding the lynching of three persons in Palghar district on 16.4.2020.

Decisions

28.5.2021
NBSA at its meetings held on 18.2.2021 and 28.5.2021, considered the complaint regarding a programme aired on Zee News on 24.4.2020, NBSA noted that there was a delay in filing the complaint with the broadcaster as under Proviso 1 & 2 to Regulation 8.1.6 of the News Broadcasting Standards Regulations, the complaint is required to be filed with the broadcaster within 7 days from the date of the first broadcast. In view of the above provisions, NBSA was of the view that since the complaint was time barred, it could not entertain the same on merits. Therefore, NBSA decided to dismiss the complaint and inform the complainant and the broadcaster accordingly.

S.NO 80. Channel News Nation Complainant Dr. Michael Williams Date of Broadcast 23.4.2020 Complaint

8.6.2020 The complaint was in respect of a news programme aired by New Nation on 23.4.2020 about the lynching of three persons in Palghar district on 16.4.2020.

Decisions

28.5.2021
NBSA (at its meetings held on 18.2.2021 and 28.5.2021, considered the complaint regarding two programmes aired on News Nation on 23.4.2020. NBSA noted that there was a delay in filing the complaint with the broadcaster as under Proviso 1 & 2 to Regulation 8.1.6 of the News Broadcasting Standards Regulations, the complaint is required to be filed with the broadcaster within 7 days from the date of the first broadcast. In view of the above provisions, NBSA was of the view that since the complaint was time barred, it could not entertain the same on merits. Therefore, NBSA decided to dismiss the complaint and inform the complainant and the broadcaster accordingly.