Govt took 144 actions on broadcast code violations in 5 years: MIB's L Murugan

• The Centre initiated 144 actions against broadcast content rule violations over the past five years, including advisories, warnings, and off-air orders.
• L Murugan stated that private TV channels must adhere to the Programme Code and Advertising Code under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995, prohibiting obscene, communal, or defamatory content.
• Actions between 2021-2025 include 35 advisories, 50 warnings, 54 apology scroll orders, 3 off-air orders, 1 cancellation of permission, and 1 disclaimer order.
• A three-level grievance redressal mechanism exists for complaints against private satellite TV channels, involving broadcasters, self-regulatory bodies, and the Centre.
• Print media follows Press Council of India's 'Norms of Journalistic Conduct', while digital media adheres to the IT Rules, 2021, both with grievance redressal frameworks.