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BJP’s Suresh Gopi slammed for ‘aggressive’ behaviour towards woman journalist

Kerala actor and BJP politician Suresh Gopi has been criticised by press groups for inappropriate behaviour towards a woman journalist.

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NL Interview: MediaOne editor on SC judgement and ‘anti-establishment’ journalism

In a landmark judgement on April 5, the Supreme Court quashed the central government’s telecast ban on Malayalam news channel MediaOne.

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Newspapers today: When Modi and friends star in full-page ads, news reports, even edit pages

For the beleaguered independent media in India, a gradually disappearing species, the Supreme Court’s ruling in the MediaOne case is important in more ways than one. There is, of course, no guarantee that the governing party will heed the words of the court as it continues to emasculate the media…

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Dubious links, ‘anti-establishment’: Govt’s reasons for MediaOne ban, and how SC shot them down

The central government used the “plea of national security to deny the rights of citizens” and impinged upon MediaOne’s right to a fair hearing.

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‘Critical views cannot be termed anti-establishment’: Supreme Court lifts telecast ban on MediaOne

The Supreme Court today set aside the central government’s refusal to renew the broadcasting licence of Malayalam news channel MediaOne.

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How sealed covers in court became the norm for the state

In February 2022, the central government revoked MediaOne’s security clearance “for reasons of national security and public order.” The Malayalam news channel challenged the ban in the Kerala High Court and asked why it was taken off the air.

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‘I won’t talk to you, go away’: Kerala governor evicts MediaOne, Kairali journalists from press conference

Continuing his series of squabbles in Kerala, governor Arif Mohammad Khan today refused to speak at a press conference until journalists from two Malayalam news channels departed.

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'Can you deny information?': SC questions govt over MediaOne ban

Questioning the ban on Malayalam news channel MediaOne, the Supreme Court said the centre has imposed restrictions in the name of national security without disclosing specific reasons.

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Security clearance from home ministry isn’t required to renew broadcast licence: MediaOne to SC

Security clearance from the home ministry is not a requirement while renewing a television channel’s broadcast licence, Malayalam channel MediaOne argued at the Supreme Court today.

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‘Media restrictions are a denial of democracy’: Kerala media union hits out at governor

A media body in Kerala has hit out at governor Arif Mohammed Khan for reportedly barring four news channels from attending his press conference.

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Not bound to disclose reason: Centre to SC on MediaOne ban

In an affidavit filed in the MediaOne case, the central government has told the Supreme Court that it cannot disclose the reasons for banning the Malayalam news channel due to national security, Live Law reported.

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Renewal of permission for a TV channel is not a matter of right for a company, govt. tells SC

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting files affidavit in Supreme Court in MediaOne telecast ban case

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SC stays centre’s MediaOne ban on ‘security’ grounds

Staying the central government’s ban on Malayalam news channel MediaOne over “security grounds”, the Supreme Court allowed the channel to be aired in an interim order on Tuesday, Live Law reported. The channel had filed an appeal challenging the central government’s decision.

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SC asks govt for material used to justify ban on MediaOne

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued a notice to the central government asking it to produce the material based on which it refused to renew the broadcasting licence of Malayalam news channel MediaOne, Bar and Bench reported.

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‘Sealed cover’ jurisprudence is appalling

As the MediaOne case shows, a judiciary that is a mute spectator to any executive action highlights democratic decay

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SC to hear plea challenging MediaOne ban on March 10

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a plea against the Kerala high court’s decision to uphold the central government’s non-renewal of the broadcasting licence granted to Malayalam television channel MediaOne, the Hindu reported. The petition has been listed for hearing on March 10.

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Kerala HC dismisses appeals against ban on MediaOne

HC finds that the company which owns the channel has links with “undesirable forces”

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Kerala High Court dismisses MediaOne's appeal, upholds telecast ban

The Kerala High Court has dismissed MediaOne's appeal against a single judge order that had upheld the channel's ban, LiveLaw reported today. The ban had been imposed after the ministry of information and broadcasting refused to renew the channel's broadcast licence on grounds of security.

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MediaOne: HC verdict tomorrow

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court will pass an order on Wednesday on a Single Bench order which upheld the ban on MediaOne channel.

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Explained | What is sealed cover jurisprudence and why is it being opposed?

Questioning the Kerala HC’s decision to uphold the MIB’s revocation of Malayalam news channel MediaOne’s broadcasting license, 11 MPs and others criticised ‘sealed cover jurisprudence’

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‘Centre must not abuse its powers’: Journalists, MPs issue statement on MediaOne licence suspension

After the central government revoked the licence of Malayalam news channel Media One, journalists, editors, lawyers, activists and parliamentarians issued a statement calling it a “clampdown on broader press freedom in India”.

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Wrong signal: On MediaOne

HC order accepting national security bogey to shut down channel is concerning

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HC reserves verdict on MediaOne appeal

Victimised for fair and genuine news reporting, says channel

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Kerala HC dismisses plea of MediaOne Channel

The court found that that recommendation of the committee as finally accepted by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs were justified by supporting material.

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Kerala High Court upholds I&B ministry order barring transmission of MediaOne news channel

The Kerala High Court has upheld the IB ministry's order revoking news channel MediaOne's licence to broadcast.

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