Delhi High Court Orders Uninterrupted Transmission of TV9 Telugu Amidst Allegations

The Delhi High Court has mandated the continuous transmission of TV9 Telugu, a news channel, after its broadcast was suspended allegedly under pressure from the Andhra Pradesh government. The court's order reinforces the principles of freedom of speech and expression, addressing the unilateral and illegal blackout of news channels.

In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has directed the uninterrupted transmission of Telugu news channel TV9, following its suspension earlier this month. The suspension was allegedly under pressure from the Andhra Pradesh government.

Justice Mini Pushkarna, presiding over a vacation bench, issued this order after the service provider confirmed that TV9's broadcast remains unimpeded in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. The court documented the counsel's commitment to ensuring the channel's uninterrupted transmission.

The News Broadcasters Federation welcomed this landmark decision, asserting it upholds the fundamental principles of freedom of speech and expression. This ruling addresses what they described as a 'unilateral and illegal blackout' of the news channel. Associated Broadcasting Company Private Limited, the network operating TV9 Telugu, had contested this interruption, calling it a breach of their agreement with the service provider.

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