Supreme Court Transfers To Delhi HC Petitions Challenging Cable TV Networks (Amendment) Rules 2021

The Supreme Court has transferred all cases concerning the Cable TV Rules Amendment, 2021, to the Delhi High Court. The bench, comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia, decided to centralize the cases to avoid conflicting judgments. The amendment, challenged in various high courts, includes rules regulating the content of cable television broadcasts, particularly concerning news and current affairs channels. The transfer aims to streamline the judicial process and ensure uniformity in legal interpretations. The petitioners argue that the amendments infringe on freedom of speech and expression. The Delhi High Court will now handle all related petitions to provide a cohesive legal perspective on the contentious amendments.