MIB Pushes to Reclaim Broadcasting from TRAI; Amendment vs. Notification Debate

• MIB seeks to reclaim broadcasting regulatory powers from TRAI, a move supported by top broadcasters.
• The government is evaluating whether this requires amending the TRAI Act or can be done via executive notification.
• Legal experts warn that executive notifications risk litigation, while a parliamentary amendment offers a challenge-proof separation.
• MIB argues broadcasting's cultural nature requires domain-specific regulation, not TRAI's telecom-driven approach.
• The potential implementation timeline for this regulatory overhaul is mid-2026.

Why It Matters: A potential shift in India's media regulation will reshape broadcasting and content.