Advisory to all private satellite TV channels regarding telecast of sensitive content related to recent incidents.It has come to the notice of this Ministry that some news channels have been broadcasting content related to alleged persons involved in Red Fort blasts justifying their acts of violence, as well as information/videos of how to make explosive material. Such broadcasts may inadvertently encourage or incite violence, disrupt public order, and pose risks to national security.2. All TV channels are advised to exercise the highest level of discretion and sensitivity while reporting on such matters. Broadcasters must ensure strict compliance with the Programme and Advertising Code under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995. Such broadcasts may violate the Cable Television Network Rules, specifically Rules 6(1)(d), 6(1)(e), and 6(1)(h), which state that no programme should:(d) contain anything obscene, defamatory, deliberately false, or suggestive innuendos and half-truths;(e) be likely to encourage or incite violence, contain anything against the maintenance of law and order, or promote anti-national attitudes;(h) contain anything that affects the integrity of the Nation.3. All TV channels are further advised to avoid telecasting visuals that could aid, abet or promote unlawful activities.4. This advisory is issued with the approval of the competent authority in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
MIB Issued Advisory to all private satellite TV channels regarding telecast of sensitive content related to recent incidents
