NBDSA orders mainstream news channels to remove shows, fines imposed Since 2018 CJP files 23 complaints with the NBDSA

02, Mar 2024 | CJP Team

In the past few days, a total of seven orders have been issued by the News Broadcasting and Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) directing television news channels to take down videos from their websites and channels. These shows had broadcasted by channels such as News18 India, Times Now Navbharat and Aaj Tak in the last two years. Complaints had been filed against these shows for targeting minority religious communities and other marginalised communities, spreading hatred and encouraging false narratives in the society. NBDSA found these impugned shows to be spreading hatred and communal disharmony by тАЬviolating the code of ethics and broadcasting standards and the specific guidelines covering reportage on racial and religious harmonyтАЭ. While the common penalty imposed was the taking down of the videos, in some fines have also been imposed on the broadcasters.

On February 29, activist Indrajeet Ghorpade received four favourable orders from NBDSA. There orders were issued by the statutory commission, presided over by retired Supreme Court judge Justice AK Sikri, upon three complaints filed by the complainant against three separate news channels for airing news programmes that were violative of the guidelines set by the NBDSA. Through the three orders, a monetary penalty of Rs. 1 lakh has been imposed upon Times Now Navbharat Rs 1,00,000, while News 18 India has to pay a fine of Rs 50,000. Furthermore, the commission has issued a warning to Aaj Tak. Additionally, all three channels have been directed to remove the online uploads of the offending programs within seven days. Notably, all the three have been found guilty of airing content that spreads hatred and communal disharmony.

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1. Order of Times Now Navbharat:

Complaint: On June 3, 2023, activist Indrajeet had filed a complaint with Times Now Navbharat. He had flagged the tickers and headlines showcased during the show that had been aimed at demonising and spreading hatred against the Muslim Community. The complainant had also highlighted the many generalised statements against the Muslim community that were made during the show with no basis. Notably, the murder of Sharaddha Walker was repeatedly given a communal angle and used to colour Muslim men as suspicious.

Order: NBDSA imposed a fine of Rs. 1 lakh on Times Now Navbharat after finding anchor Himanshu Dixit to have targeted the Muslim community and generalised inter-faith relationships as “love jihad”. In its order, the commission took objection to the Times Now Navbharat program on “love jihadтАЭ and observed, “on a perusal of the impugned broadcast, it appears that at the very beginning of the broadcast, the anchor has concluded that men from a certain community lured women from another community by hiding their religious identity and then committed violence or murders against such women and every such violence or murder committed on women of a certain community related to тАШlove jihad’. This is evident from the questions raised and statements made by the anchor during the impugned broadcast. When some of the panellists expressed their concerns regarding the communal angle being given to such alleged incidents and regarding selective cases of violence against women where the perpetrator belonged to a particular community, the anchor shouted them down and did not allow them to express their views.

In furtherance to this, NBDSA also observed that there may be some instances where boys from a particular community married Hindu girls, however the same does not give a warrant for news anchors to make generalised statement. The order stated, “Some such instances should not lead to making generalized statements regarding inter-faith marriages by giving it a communal colour. Every citizen, from whichever religion, has a right to marry a person of his/her choice, irrespective of the religion to which he/she belongs. Merely because a Hindu girl married a boy of another faith would not tantamount to love jihad unless it is established that such a Hindu girl was duped or coerced into the marriage. Further, because of few incidents of such forced marriages, an entire community cannot be branded. Thus, it was not proper to generalize the incidents with the tickers such as тАЬLove рддреЛ рдмрд╣рд╛рдирд╛ рд╣реИ тАж Hindu рдмреЗрдЯрд┐рдпрд╛рдБ рдирд┐рд╢рд╛рдирд╛ рд╣реИрдВтАЭ Jihadiyon se Beti BachaoтАЭ.

NBDSA further pointed out that the term “love jihad” should be used sensibly in future broadcasts since religious stereotypes can damage the country’s secular fabric. NBDSA considered that if incidents had been discussed or debated independently, they would have fallen under the bounds of journalistic freedom and stated “It is the generalization of these incidents by targeting the entire community, which is found to be violative of the principles of Impartiality, Objectivity and Neutrality under the Code of Ethics & Broadcasting Standards (“Code of Ethics”) and the Specific Guidelines covering Reportage relating to Racial and Religious Harmony. In the impugned broadcast, the anchor had also violated Clauses (f) and (h) of the Specific Guidelines for Anchors conducting Programmes including Debates”.

The complete order can be viewed here:

 

2. Order of News 18:

Complaint: A total of four shows that had been aired by News18 were complained against by activist Indrajeet. It had been contended by the complainant that these four shows. All of which were based around the themes of тАШLove JihadтАЩ, had violated the Code of Ethics & Broadcasting Standards and Guidelines relating to neutrality, accuracy, fairness, religious harmony, sensationalisation of crime, negative stereotyping and good taste.

Order: Through its order, the NBDSA slapped a fine of Rs. 50,000 on News 18 India for three shows, two of which were anchored by Aman Chopra, and one by Amish Devgan. These shows were found to have communalized the Shradda Walker case as “love jihad.” Notably, the remaining one broadcast was a subject-matter of an FIR registered in Bharatpur, Rajasthan and thus, the commission could not take cognizance of the same.

In the order, the commission stated that тАЬwhile the media has the right to conduct debates on any topic of its choice, however, it may have been inappropriate for the broadcaster to haveconducted several debated on the subject of тАЬlove jihadтАЭ while linking it to the Sharaddha Walker murder caseтАЭ.

It further added that тАЬNBDSA stated that the term тАШlove jihadтАЩ should not be used loosely and should be used with great introspection in future broadcasts as religious stereotyping can corrode the secular fabric of the country, cause irreparable harm to a community and create religious intolerance or disharmony.тАЭ

The complete order can be viewed here:

 

3. Order of Aaj Tak:

Complaint: The third complaint had been filed by activist Indrajeet against the тАШBlack and WhiteтАЩ show anchored by Sudhir Chaudhary and aired on Aaj Tak. Through the complaint, the complainant has specifically pointed to the false statements made by the host to target and create hatred and fear against the Muslim community. In the complaint, the complainant wrote that тАЬthe broadcasters chose to look away from the rampant discrimination that Dalits and Muslims face. Instead, it ran a show portraying Muslim people as rioters and Muslim areas as mini-Pakistan.тАЭ

┬аOrder: In its order, NBDSA observed that there would not have been a problem with the broadcast if the broadcaster had confined its analysis to the incidents of communal violence, but the tickers that were shown during the programme portrayed a completely different picture. Additionally, NBDSA noted that the violence committed by a few miscreants was generalised by the anchor to target a particular community.

The order stated тАЬNBDSA observed that there would have been no problem with the broadcast if the broadcaster had confined its analysis to the incidents of communal violence. However, by broadcasting the following tickers тАШtoday Muslim areas, tomorrow Muslim countryтАЩ, a completely different colour had been given to the programme.тАЭ

With this, the authority directed the broadcaster to remove the video of the said broadcast from its channels and websites within 7 days of the order.

The complete order can be viewed here:

 

4. Order of India Today

Complaint: On June 30, 2023, a complaint against a programme titled тАЬNudity sparks outrage at USA pride parades- How IndiaтАЩs LGBTQ+ lead ResponsibilityтАЭ aired by India Today had been filed by activist Indrajeet. Through the complaint, the complainant has emphasised upon the false images that were show during the show to spread hatred and homophobia. In the complaint, the complainant had stated that тАЬa simple reverse image search can help separate facts from fake news. However, it is clear that the broadcaster was either incapable of fact-finding or had malafide intent to sensationalise and spread fear against minority communities.тАЭ

Order: Noting that the broadcaster had utilised images sourced from USA and made false assertions regarding them to instil fear amongst the audience regarding the LGBTQIA+, NBDSA observed that the visuals and images used were тАЬtotally out of contextтАЭ and were not part of the incident covered was a violation of the principle of accuracy. With this, the commission ordered the broadcaster to edit the video of the said broadcast by expunging the objectionable parts or if that is not possible, to remove the video, from all websites and channels within 7 days.

Apart from following the Code of Ethics & Broadcasting Standards and Guidelines, members were also circulated a set of guidelines for broadcasting on issues concerning the LGBTQIA+ community, for тАЬstrict complianceтАЭ after the commission noted that several complaints had been received by concerning reporting on LGBTQIA+ issues.

The complete order can be viewed here:

 

Other orders issued:

In addition to the aforementioned four orders, NBDSA had issued more such orders. Another тАШBlack and White showтАЩ hosted by Sudhir Chaudhary on former US President Barack ObamaтАЩs comments on the protection of minorities in India while PM Narendra Modi was on a state visit to America came under the scanner of the authority. On the complaint filed against the same, the NBDSA found that apart from finding тАЬa violation of the principles of Objectivity and NeutralityтАЭ, the broadcast had violated the Specific Guidelines for Anchors, which stated that тАЬall programmes must be presented in an impartial, objective and neutral mannerтАЭ.

As per a report of the Indian Express, the order stated that by using words тАЬTukde Tukde GangтАЭ, тАЬKhalistani in PunjabтАЭ and тАЬPakistani supportersтАЭ instead of confining its discussion to ObamaтАЩs statement, the broadcaster had failed to present a controversial issue with sensitivity and objectivity. With this, NBDSA slapped the broadcaster with a fine of Rs. 75,000 and directed them to remove the video of the show. In addition to this, the broadcaster was also advised by the commission to ensure that тАЬin future broadcasts, controversial subjects are fairly presented with strict adherence to the principles of Neutrality, Impartiality and Objectivity in the broadcastтАЭ.

Another complaint had been filed against an episode the тАШBlack and White show that aired on Aaj Tak in March 24 last year. . Notably, the show had aired a day after a Surat court convicted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of defamation for a 2019 speech about thieves with the surname Modi. The said complaint had been filed by Youth Congress president Srinivas B V on a fictional video of Rahul Gandhi that was shown in the programme. In its decision, NBDSA observed that the тАЬstory of the robber and the imputation it carriedтАЭ with GandhiтАЩs conviction was тАЬnot in good tasteтАЭ and тАЬshould have been avoidedтАЭ. The NBDSA also advised the channel to be тАЬcareful while airing such fictional videosтАЭ in future.

CJP complaints to NBDSA over the years:

Since 2018, Citizens for Justice and Peace has been consistently monitoring news programmes being broadcasted contentiously and with the aim of spreading its partisan agenda. Over the years, a total of 23 complaints have been filed by the human rights organisation with the NBDSA. Out of these 23 complaints, 8 have been filed against Times Now Navbharat, 3 against Zee News, 4 against Aaj tak and 2 against Times Now.

In addition to this, out of the complaints filed, 4 had Sudhir Chaudhary as its host/anchor, 2 had been hosted by Aman Chopra and 7 were against shows hosted by Rakesh Pandey. Notably, a total of 7 complaints remain pending with NBDSA and the arguments are yet to take place. Out of the remaining 15 complaints that have been decided by the commission, 13 have resulted in removal of the contentious shows. Additionally, in two cases, monetary penalty of Rs.50,000 and Rs. 25,000 were also imposed.

Details of the complaints filed can be viewed here:┬а

S. No Complaint year Issue with the show Broadcaster Anchor of the show Fine imposed/ decision given Comments in the order Link
1. Feb 21, 2024 Casteist comments against Tribal Minister Hemant Soren and his family Aaj Tak

 

тАЬSoren рдкрд░рд┐рд╡рд╛рд░ рдХрд╛ рд╡рд┐рд╢реНрд▓реЗрд╖рдг | Hemant Soren | Champai | Sudhir ChaudharyтАЭ

Sudhir Chaudhary Arguments yet to take place before NBDSA https://cjp.org.in/cjp-urges-for-removal-of-contentious-aaj-tak-show-on-hemant-soren-sends-complaint-to-channel/
2. Nov 10, 2023 Spreading misinformation on the issue of Israel and Palestine ongoing war Times Now Navbharat

 

1. тАЬModi рдХреЗ рдЦрд┐рд▓рд╛рдл.. рдХреНрдпреЛрдВ рдЦрдбрд╝реЗ тАШрд╣рдорд╛рд╕тАЩ рдХреЗ рд╕рд╛рде ? | Israel-Hamas Conflict | Owaisi | ST HasanтАЭ

 

 

2.тАЬRashtravad: рд╣рд┐рдВрджреБрд╕реНрддрд╛рди рдореЗрдВ тАШHamas Think tankтАЩ; рдХреМрди рдмрдирд╛ рд░рд╣рд╛ рд╣реИ ? | Israel-Palestine Crisis | OwaisiтАЭ

 

 

Rakesh Pandey and Naina Yadav Arguments yet to take place before NBDSA https://cjp.org.in/cjp-writes-to-times-now-navbharat-for-giving-israel-hamas-conflict-a-communal-colour/
3. August 16, 2023 One-sided debate over a sub-judice issue and furthered a divisive discourse that heightened a communal divide throughout its narrative

 

Times Now Navbharat

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тАЬRashtravad | Gyanvapi Survey рдХреЗ рдмрд╛рдж тАШрдЬреНрдЮрд╛рдирд╡рд╛рдкреА рдЖрдВрджреЛрд▓рдитАЩ рд╣реЛрдЧрд╛ ?тАЭ

 

Rakesh Pandey Arguments yet to take place before NBDSA https://sabrangindia.in/cjp-escalates-complaint-against-times-now-navbharat-show-on-gyanvapi-mosque-to-nbdsa/
4. June 28, 2023 The debate show had themes of a divisive discourse

that furthered a communal (intra-community) divide throughout its narrative

Times Now Navbharat

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тАЬрдмрд╛рдмрд╛ рдХреА рд╕рдирд╛рддрди рд╢рдкрде…рднреЬрдХрд╛рдК рдкрде рдкрд░ рдЬрдореАрдпрдд!| Hindu

Rashtra | Bageshwar Sarkar Vs Hasan MadniтАЭ

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Himanshu Dixit Arguments yet to take place before NBDSA https://cjp.org.in/cjp-complains-against-3-shows-of-times-now-navbharat/
5. June 28, 2023 Attempts to push the narrative of the madrassa or all madrassas being a/the centre of illegalities. Times Now Navbharat

 

тАЬRashtravad : рдорджрд░рд╕реЛрдВ рдкрд░ рдирдХреЗрд▓, рдирд╣реАрдВ рдЪрд▓реЗрдЧрд╛ рд╡рд┐рджреЗрд╢реА рдлрдВрдбрд┐рдВрдЧ рдХрд╛ рдЦреЗрд▓ ?тАЭ

 

Rakesh Pandey Arguments yet to take place before NBDSA https://cjp.org.in/cjp-complains-against-3-shows-of-times-now-navbharat/
6. June 27, 2023 Attempts to formulate a link between the dargahs/mazaars and the increase in Muslim population across Uttarakhand by using objectionable terms like тАЬmazaar jihadтАЭ and тАЬland jihadтАЭ. Times Now Navbharat

 

тАЬрдзрд╛рдореА рд╕рд░рдХрд╛рд░ рдХрд╛ тАШрдСрдкрд░реЗрд╢рди рдордЬрд╛рд░тАЩ, тАШрдЧрдЬрд╡рд╛-рдП- рд╣ рд┐рдВрджтАЩ рдХреА рд╕рд╛ рдЬрд╢ рдХреЗ рдХрд╕рд╕реЗ рдЬреБрдбреЗ рддрд╛рд░?тАЭ

 

Rakesh Pandey Arguments yet to take place before NBDSA https://cjp.org.in/cjp-complains-against-3-shows-of-times-now-navbharat/
7. April 28, 2023

 

тАЬIllegal MazhaarsтАЭ found on government land in Uttarakhand based on a ground report Aaj Tak

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тАЬBlack and White ShowтАЭ

Sudhir Chaudhary Advisory to not use тАЬMazhaar JihadтАЭ term again The NBDSA observed that the anchor should have avoided using the term тАШMazhaar JihadтАЩ while reporting on the issue of illegal encroachment as it gave a totally different dimension to an otherwise valid issue raised by the broadcaster.

 

https://sabrangindia.in/cjp-impact-nbdsa-orders-aaj-taks-sudhir-chaudhary-show-to-be-pulled-down-censors-second/

 

https://cjp.org.in/cjp-writes-to-nbdsa-over-aaj-taks-mazaar-jihad-show/

8. January 30, 2023 Communally divisive narration of court ordered eviction in Uttarakhand Times Now Navbharat

 

тАЬрджреЗрд╡рднреВрдорд┐ Uttarakhand рдореЗрдВ тАШрдЬрдореАрди рдЬрд┐рд╣рд╛рджтАЩ рдкрд░ рдмреБрд▓рдбреЛрдЬрд░ рдПрдХреНрд╢рди рдХреА рдмрд╛рд░реА!тАЭ

 

Rakesh Pandey Removal of the impugned show, warning to the broadcaster to be more careful in the future The NBDSA held that the broadcaster had тАЬre-iterated the prejudices or stereotypes that are historically used to target, attack and ridicule communities based on their religionтАЭ in the show. Furthermore, the NBDSA observed that the word тАЬJihadiтАЭ was used out of context. https://cjp.org.in/nbdsa-cjp-escalates-complaint-against-times-now-navbharats-zameen-jihad-show/

 

https://sabrangindia.in/cjp-impact-nbdsa-orders-removal-of-two-times-now-navbharat-shows-videos/

9. Jan 24, 2023 Fanning the flames of discourse over Ram Mandir Times Now Navbharat

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тАЬRashtravad | 2024 рдореЗрдВ Ram Mandir рдХрд╛ рдЙрджреНрдШрд╛рдЯрдитАж рдЕрднреА рд╣рдереМрдбрд╝реЗтАЩ рдХреА рдмрд╛рдд рдХреНрдпреЛрдВ?тАЭ

┬а

Rakesh Pandey Removal of video, warning issued to the broadcaster against telecasting contentious debates and to be careful in selecting panellists for debates. https://cjp.org.in/cjp-moves-nbdsa-against-times-nows-inciteful-ram-mandir-show/
10. Dec 5, 2022 Encouraging the conspiracy theory of Muslims indulging in тАЬMadrasa JihadтАЭ Times Now Navbharat

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тАЬMadrasa JihadтАЩ рдкрд░ рдмрдбрд╝рд╛ рдЦреБрд▓рд╝рд╛рд╕рд╝рд╛, рдордЬрд╣рдмреА рддрд╝рд╛рд▓реАрдо рдХрд╝рд╛ тАШ491 рддрдВрддреНрд░тАЭ

Rakesh Pandey Removal of the impugned show, warning to the broadcaster to be more careful in the future The NBDSA held that тАЬthe findings of the survey conducted by the UP Government were used to allege that тАШMadrassa JihadтАЩ was taking place in the country, which created an impression that every madrassa is a breeding ground for terrorism and activities of similar nature. The tilt given to the findings of the survey was not only misleading but a violation of the Code of Ethics & Broadcasting Standards.тАЭ https://sabrangindia.in/cjp-victory-nbdsa-delivers-order-in-favour-of-cjp-directs-removal-of-impugned-video-aired-by-broadcaster/

 

https://cjp.org.in/cjp-writes-to-nbdsa-against-times-now-madrassa-jihad-show/

11. Oct 22, 2022 Mocking of a minority religion, religious intolerance during debate News18 India

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тАЬDesh Nahin Jhukne Denge Aman ChopraтАЭ

Aman Chopra Fine of Rs. 25,000 imposed by NBDSA along with removal of video NBDSA took serious objection to the language used by the anchor and the repetitive nature of the violations.┬а The NBDSA held the manner in which the debate was conducted to be condemnable and the statements made by the anchor to have the tendency to disturb the communal harmony in the country.

 

https://cjp.org.in/cjp-victory-nbdsa-slams-fine-of-rs-25000-on-news18/

 

https://cjp.org.in/cjp-moves-nbdsa-against-news-india-18s-show-deshnahinjhuknedenge-aman-chopra-%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%A5-for-spreading-communal-propaganda/

12. Oct 22, 2022 Prejudice against
ISlam and participation of Muslims in Garba events
Aaj Tak

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тАЬBlack and White ShowтАЭ

Sudhir Chaudhary Removal of the impugned show, warning to the broadcaster to be more careful in the future NBDSA raised strong objections to the generalisation made in the course of the show wherein the intentions of all the Muslims entering Garba pandals were тАЬsuspectтАЭ and тАЬdeemed to be malafideтАЭ. https://sabrangindia.in/cjp-impact-nbdsa-orders-aaj-taks-sudhir-chaudhary-show-to-be-pulled-down-censors-second/

 

https://cjp.org.in/cjp-moves-nbdsa-against-aaj-taks-black-and-white-show-for-spreading-communal-propaganda/

 

 

13. July 28, 2022 Distasteful tickers showed against Teesta Setalvad after her arrest Times Now Edit the video of the impugned shows available on their website or on YouTube and remove the tickers: тАЬModi Baiter ArrestedтАЭ тАЬLutyens тАШFix ModiтАЩ Plot Nailed?тАЭ within 7 days.

 

The order stated that the tickers used during the show were тАЬneither necessary nor contextual and not in good taste as wellтАЭ. https://sabrangindia.in/remove-distasteful-tickers-targeting-teesta-setalvad-nbdsa-directs-times-now/

 

https://cjp.org.in/cjp-moves-nbdsa-against-times-nows-virtual-media-trial-of-teesta-setalvad/

14. Feb 15, 2022 Presence of communal themes and promotion of communal divide in the pre-election phase of UP News18 India

 

тАЬDesh nahi jhukne denge тАУ Hinduo ke khilaf mahagathbandhanтАЭ

Aman Chopra Fine of Rs. 50,000 imposed by NBDSA along with removal of video The order stated that the anchor, Aman Chopra, had crossed the threshold of impartiality by making divisive statements. https://sabrangindia.in/news-18-india-fined-rs50000-airing-communally-divisive-debate-show-nbdsa/

 

https://cjp.org.in/cjp-moves-nbdsa-against-news18s-80-vs-20-diatribe/

15. March 15, 2022 Spreading misinformation and communal hatred with its fake coverage News18

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тАЬDanke ki chot par-Toh hijab ke liye bomb barsenge?тАЭ

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Rima Prasad Removal of video, warning for the broadcasters NBDSA noted in its order that The impugned programme had a tendency of disturbing racial and religious harmony. Since the broadcaster had not verified the facts and checked the veracity of the tweets before conducting a programme based solely on the said tweets, it had violated the principles of Accuracy, Impartiality, Objectivity and Neutrality enshrined under the Code of Ethics & Broadcasting Standards and the Specific Guidelines covering Reportage.тАЭ https://cjp.org.in/cjp-moves-nbdsa-against-news18s-fake-story-on-bombing-in-bengal-school/

 

https://cjp.org.in/cjp-impact-nbdsa-directs-news18-to-take-down-video-of-show-about-bombs-hurled-at-wb-school/

16. July 23, 2021 Targeting one particular religious minority over IndiaтАЩs

backwardness and illiteracy, debate over population law

 

Zee News

 

тАЬрдХреБрджрд░рдд рдмрд╣рд╛рдирд╛ рд╣реИ, рдореБрд╕реНрд▓рд┐рдо рдЖрдмрд╛рджреА рдмрдврд╛рдирд╛ рд╣реИ? Taal Thok KeтАЭ

Removal of video, warning for the broadcasters NBDSA noted that taglines shown during the show gave a tilt to the debate which created a perception that there is only one community which is responsible for the population growth in the country. https://cjp.org.in/cjp-impact-nbdsa-directs-zee-news-to-take-down-video-of-communal-show-on-population-control/

 

https://cjp.org.in/cjp-approaches-nbsa-against-zees-population-control-show/

17. June 4, 2021 Communal content and misinformed reportage of alleged vaccine wastage incident Zee Hindustan

 

тАЬрдХрдЯреНрдЯрд╝ рд░рдкрдВрдерд┐рдп рдВ рд╕реЗ рд╕реАрдзреЗ рд╕рд╡рд╛рд▓

рдХрд░рдиреЗ рд╡рд╛рд▓рд╛ рдмрд╣реБрдд рдмрдбрд╛ рдЦреБрд▓рд╛рд╕рд╛ | рджреЗрд╢ рдореЗрдВ рдХреМрди рдХрд░ рд░рд╣рд╛ рд╣реИ Vaccine рд╡рд╛рд▓рд╛ рдерд┐рд╣рд╛рдж ?тАЭ

 

Removal of video, warning for the broadcasters NBDSA noted that while reporting the same sensitive information, тАЬit must do so accurately, in a balanced manner without giving any tilt to the news report.тАЭ https://cjp.org.in/cjp-writes-to-zee-media-against-their-vaccine-jihad-show/

 

https://cjp.org.in/cjp-impact-nbdsa-directs-zee-hindustan-to-take-down-vaccine-jihad-video/

18. December 1, 2020

A highly communal show called Conversion Jihad alleging forceful conversion of Hindus by Muslims.

 

News Nation

 

тАЬConversion JihadтАЭ

Deepak Chaurasia

 

Removal of video, warning for the broadcasters The NBDSA concluded that the channel had only тАЬmade generalised submissionsтАЭ and тАЬfailed to submit any specific reply to the grievances of the complainant.тАЭ It held that there appeared to be a lack of due diligence by the channel and it had displayed disregard for the Code of Ethics and Guidelines. https://cjp.org.in/cjp-approaches-nbsa-against-news-nations-conversion-jihad-show/
19. September 11, 2020 Sting operation conducted in a madrasa with minors, spreading hatred India Today

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тАЬMadrasa Hotpots: India Today InvestigationтАЭ

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Rahul Kanwal https://cjp.org.in/cjp-moves-nbsa-against-india-todays-sting-operation-on-madrasas/
20. May 7, 2020 Defamatory statements and smear campaign against Teesta Setalvad for visiting Shaheen Bagh

 

Times Now

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Removal of show, issued warning to not repeat the conduct in the future The NBDSA held that тАЬthe programme referred to in the complaint was devoid of objectivity.тАЭ It added, тАЬThe anchor must avoid pushing any agenda during the debate.тАЭ https://cjp.org.in/times-nows-show-on-teesta-setalvad-devoid-of-objectivity-nbdsa/

 

https://cjp.org.in/times-nows-show-on-teesta-setalvad-devoid-of-objectivity-nbdsa/

21. April 16, 2020

 

Encouraging suspicions over the Muslim population of Kashmir and the attempts to change the demography of Jammy Zee News

 

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Jammu рдореЗрдВ рдЬрд╝ рдореАрди рдХреЗ ‘рдЗрд╕реНрд▓рд╛рдореАрдХрд░рдг ‘ рдХрд╛ DNA рдЯреЗрд╕реНрдЯ тАЭ

 

Sudhir Chaudhary NBDSA dismissed the complaint on the ground that it was filed beyond the period of limitation permitted under the Regulations

 

NBSA had noted that prima facie, the tone and tenor of the programme was divisive and that broadcast was targeting a particular community. https://cjp.org.in/cjp-complains-to-nbsa-against-zee-news-report-on-zameen-jihad/

 

https://cjp.org.in/zee-news-dodges-inquiry-into-zameen-jihad-show-citing-technicality/

 

22. Nov 27, 2019 Provocative statements made in regards to the Ayodhya-Babri Mosque case Aaj Tak

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тАЬрджреЗрд╢ рдХреЗ рд╕рдмрд╕реЗ рдмреЬреЗ рдлреИрд╕рд▓реЗ рдкрд░ рд╕рдмрд╕реЗ рдмреЬреА рдмрд╣рд╕ рдЕрдпреЛрдзреНрдпрд╛ рд╕реЗ Rohit Sardana рдХреЗ рд╕рд╛рдетАЭ

Rohit Sardana Removal of video, warning given to broadcaster The NBSA had observed, тАЬbroadcasters would be responsible for violations for Broadcasting Standards and Guidelines in regard to the content of any programme aired on the channel; that neither any тАЬdisclaimersтАЭ before any programme nor the fact that offending statements/views expressed by independent anchors, invited guests or other participants, would relieve them from the liability/responsibility for violation of the Standards/Guidelines of NBA/NBSAтАЭ. https://cjp.org.in/cjp-impact-nbsa-pulls-up-aaj-tak-for-communal-content-during-ayodhya-verdict-coverage/

 

https://cjp.org.in/aaj-tak-airs-inflammatory-debate-posts-hateful-content-on-twitter/

23. July 30, 2018 The show, a poetry meet or kavi sammelan, featured multiple poets who called for widespread violence against the population of Jammu and Kashmir, Zee News

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Removal of video, warning given to broadcaster NBSA held that the broadcaster violated the тАЬSpecific guidelines covering Reportage No. 2 Impartiality, Neutrality & FairnessтАЭ https://sabrangindia.in/hate-watch-cjp-files-complaint-over-hate-filled-zee-news-segment/

 

https://cjp.org.in/victory-nbsa-rules-in-cjps-favour-in-complaint-against-zee-news/

 

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CJP escalates complaint against Times Now Navbharat show on Gyanvapi Mosque to NBDSA

 

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