Wired Entertainment undertakes to submit change of name certificate to TVCH Distribution within 2 weeks
MIB’s list of registered MSOs as of 4th July 2022 still mentions the name of the MSO as VKK Super Digital Cables.
TDSAT
TDSAT dismisses challenge against BARC’s landing page algorithm on grounds of lack of jurisdiction
The broadcasters had moved TDSAT stating that BARC India had arbitrarily adopted a formula which reduced the viewership data collected by measurement tools of BARC.
Manoranjan Grand fails to pay 5th installment to Prasar Bharati despite extended timeline
The tribunal yesterday allowed Prasar Bharati to take action in the matter in accordance with the law taking care of their interest.
Movie Plus directed by TDSAT to ensure some amount is available with Prasar Bharati as security
Prasar Bharati’s counsel said that Movie Plus must make good the participation fee that was temporarily adjusted under the order of the tribunal.
TDSAT refuses Discovery’s appeal for interim relief against TRAI’s 24th July NTO 2.0 directive
The Hon’ble Bombay High Court which had earlier reserved orders on the interim prayer has decided that instead of passing interim order, it would prefer to hear the parties further with a view to disposing of the matter finally on merits.
Vaji Communications restrained from changing MSO before clearing dues to GTPL Hathway
TDSAT has restrained Vaji Communications from migrating to any other multi-system operator (MSO) or broadcaster without any complying with the requirements of the Regulations and inter party agreement.
TDSAT directs E-Digital to pay ZEEL Rs 8.32 crores within four weeks
ZEEL had sought a relief of Rs 14.95 crores (approx) against E-Digital. ZEEL’s interim plea was for the payment of Rs 10.77 crores (approx) by E-Digital.
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ABCPL directed by TDSAT to pay GTPL 50% of balance dues for the resumption of signals
The request from TV9 Network for RIO based agreement was recent and would not affect the past invoices which are the basis for calculating dues.