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ARTICLE · 01 AUGUST 2024

The New Broadcasting Bill: Creativity On The Chopping Block

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In a controversial move that's sending shocks through India's media landscape, the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill 2024 is set to retire the outdated Cable Television Networks Act of 1995.

IndiaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
Nitika Nagar
Nitika Nagar
Parinika Krishnan
Parinika Krishnan
Vihaan Jadhav
Vihaan Jadhav
Pari Arora
Pari Arora

In a controversial move that's sending shocks through India's media landscape, the Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill 2024 is set to retire the outdated Cable Television Networks Act of 1995. This new bill doesn't just target traditional broadcasting, it ambitiously extends its reach to encompass over-the-top (OTT) content and digital news, reflecting the rapid evolution in media consumption and the booming industry of digital content creators.

A New Era Or A Creative Suppression?

Released for public consultation in November 2023, the bill's first draft aimed to unify all broadcasting regulations under one comprehensive law. However, it immediately sparked an uproar among content creators outside of legacy media or registered digital platforms, who feared they might face the same stringent obligations as streaming giants. Addressing these worries, the July 2024 second draft introduced a new category: digital news broadcasters. Now, anyone uploading videos,

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