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HC terms Care World TV ‘ban’ as illegal

MUMBAI: The vigilant and democratic courts in India seem to be favouring justice more than regulation. The government apparently has been passing regulatory orders without studying the respective issues well and not doing sufficient homework before pleading their case/s. The Bombay High Court has termed as illegal the order of ministry of information and broadcasting imposing a week-long ban on Care World TV channel.

Terming the order of the union government to prohibit transmission or retransmission of Care World TV channel for a week “completely illegal”, and a breach of elementary principles of natural justice, the court granted interim relief to Care World TV, stating that, till the disposal of the matter, no steps will be taken to implement the ban order. Justice A S Oka observed that, the larger issue of the power of the government of India of prohibiting the telecast of the TV channel, was, prima facie, illegal.

The court held that the wider issue of power of the government to pass such a stern order would have to be looked into.

The directions came recently while a bench of Justices Anuja Prabhudessai and A S Oka was hearing a plea filed by Seven Star Satellite Private that runs the channel. The channel had challenged the 2-November order of the ministry that ordered it to go completely off-air between 9 & 16 November.

The order had stated that its inter-ministerial committee found that the channel had violated the programme code prescribed by the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act by showing “adult content”. The hearing after the issuance of show-cause notice was given by the IMC but the order was signed by the ministry director.

The lawyer representing the channel said the order recorded that the competent authority had decided to impose the penalty. The show-cause notice dated 26 June, 2015, however, was issued by the director while only the ministry had the powers to issue the order. He added that the show was pulled off-air on 4 November when the ban order was received.

Also Read:

http://www.indiantelevision.com/regulators/high-court/stay-on-care-world-tv-ban-extended-till-28-november-161123

http://www.indiantelevision.com/regulators/high-court/hc-seeks-detailed-govt-order-on-care-world-indias-week-long-ban-161128

December 12, 2016
HC terms Care World TV ‘ban’ as illegal

MUMBAI: The vigilant and democratic courts in India seem to be favouring justice more than regulation. The government apparently has been passing regulatory orders without studying the respective issues well and not doing sufficient homework before pleading their case/s. The Bombay High Court has termed as illegal the order of ministry of information and broadcasting imposing a week-long ban on Care World TV channel.

Terming the order of the union government to prohibit transmission or retransmission of Care World TV channel for a week “completely illegal”, and a breach of elementary principles of natural justice, the court granted interim relief to Care World TV, stating that, till the disposal of the matter, no steps will be taken to implement the ban order. Justice A S Oka observed that, the larger issue of the power of the government of India of prohibiting the telecast of the TV channel, was, prima facie, illegal.

The court held that the wider issue of power of the government to pass such a stern order would have to be looked into.

The directions came recently while a bench of Justices Anuja Prabhudessai and A S Oka was hearing a plea filed by Seven Star Satellite Private that runs the channel. The channel had challenged the 2-November order of the ministry that ordered it to go completely off-air between 9 & 16 November.

The order had stated that its inter-ministerial committee found that the channel had violated the programme code prescribed by the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act by showing “adult content”. The hearing after the issuance of show-cause notice was given by the IMC but the order was signed by the ministry director.

The lawyer representing the channel said the order recorded that the competent authority had decided to impose the penalty. The show-cause notice dated 26 June, 2015, however, was issued by the director while only the ministry had the powers to issue the order. He added that the show was pulled off-air on 4 November when the ban order was received.

Also Read:

http://www.indiantelevision.com/regulators/high-court/stay-on-care-world-tv-ban-extended-till-28-november-161123

http://www.indiantelevision.com/regulators/high-court/hc-seeks-detailed-govt-order-on-care-world-indias-week-long-ban-161128

December 12, 2016
HC admits challenge to Care World TV ban

NEW DELHI: The Bombay High Court yesterday admitted for hearing a petition challenging a week-long ban against Care World India TV, after the information and broadcasting ministry declined to replace its earlier order with a new detailed order.

A division bench of the court comprising Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka and Justice Anuja Prabhudesai also confirmed the stay order on the ban, and this will remain in force till the hearing is concluded.

Earlier this week, the court had said the ministry order is not a ‘speaking order’ as it does not give details of the violations by the channel. The court had said that the ministry should withdraw the show-cause notice to the channel, and issue a fresh order detailing violations.

Seven Star Satellite Pvt Ltd counsel Mayur Khandeparkar told the court in the hearing on 8 November that a show-cause had been issued to the channel which had also been given a hearing by the Inter-Ministerial Committee, but the final order indicated that none of the arguments given by the channel had been taken into consideration and “therefore it is not a reasoned order”.

The channel Care World had earlier been purportedly banned from the midnight of 9 November to midnight of 16 November 2016.

Khandeparkar also said that the programme ‘Kya Karun main ab’ against which the ministerial order had come had already been taken off air and subsequent episodes would only come subject to the final order of the court.

The judge also said in his order that the channel would not be permitted broadcast of this programme till its interim order was vacated.

Also read

http://www.indiantelevision.com/regulators/high-court/stay-on-care-world-tv-ban-extended-till-28-november-161123

and

http://www.indiantelevision.com/regulators/high-court/hc-seeks-detailed-govt-order-on-care-world-indias-week-long-ban-161128

December 1, 2016
HC admits challenge to Care World TV ban

NEW DELHI: The Bombay High Court yesterday admitted for hearing a petition challenging a week-long ban against Care World India TV, after the information and broadcasting ministry declined to replace its earlier order with a new detailed order.

A division bench of the court comprising Justice Abhay Shreeniwas Oka and Justice Anuja Prabhudesai also confirmed the stay order on the ban, and this will remain in force till the hearing is concluded.

Earlier this week, the court had said the ministry order is not a ‘speaking order’ as it does not give details of the violations by the channel. The court had said that the ministry should withdraw the show-cause notice to the channel, and issue a fresh order detailing violations.

Seven Star Satellite Pvt Ltd counsel Mayur Khandeparkar told the court in the hearing on 8 November that a show-cause had been issued to the channel which had also been given a hearing by the Inter-Ministerial Committee, but the final order indicated that none of the arguments given by the channel had been taken into consideration and “therefore it is not a reasoned order”.

The channel Care World had earlier been purportedly banned from the midnight of 9 November to midnight of 16 November 2016.

Khandeparkar also said that the programme ‘Kya Karun main ab’ against which the ministerial order had come had already been taken off air and subsequent episodes would only come subject to the final order of the court.

The judge also said in his order that the channel would not be permitted broadcast of this programme till its interim order was vacated.

Also read

http://www.indiantelevision.com/regulators/high-court/stay-on-care-world-tv-ban-extended-till-28-november-161123

and

http://www.indiantelevision.com/regulators/high-court/hc-seeks-detailed-govt-order-on-care-world-indias-week-long-ban-161128

December 1, 2016
Stay on Care World TV ban extended till 28 November

NEW DELHI: The Bombay High Court today extended till 28 November 2016 its stay on the order of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry imposing a one-week ban against Care World India TV.

The extension came even as the I and B Ministry filed its reply, after the TV channel informed the court of Justice M S Karnik that it wanted to amend its petition. The channel will be required to satisfy the Court on the next date – 28 November – as to what amendments it wants to make. The court had earlier stayed the order till 24 November.

Seven Star Satellite Pvt Ltd counsel Mayur Khandeparkar told the court in the last hearing on 8 November that a show cause had been issued to the channel which had also been given a hearing by the Inter-Ministerial Committee, but the final order indicated that none of the arguments given by the channel had been taken into consideration and “therefore it is not a reasoned order.” Care World was earlier banned from the midnight of 9 November to midnight of 16 November 2016.

Khandeparkar also said that the programme ‘Kya Karun main ab’ against which the ministerial order had come had already been taken off air and subsequent episodes would only come subject to the final order of the court.

The judge also said in his order that the channel would not be permitted to broadcast this programme till its interim order was vacated.

Also read: HC stays MIB order against Care World

November 23, 2016
Stay on Care World TV ban extended till 28 November

NEW DELHI: The Bombay High Court today extended till 28 November 2016 its stay on the order of the Information and Broadcasting Ministry imposing a one-week ban against Care World India TV.

The extension came even as the I and B Ministry filed its reply, after the TV channel informed the court of Justice M S Karnik that it wanted to amend its petition. The channel will be required to satisfy the Court on the next date – 28 November – as to what amendments it wants to make. The court had earlier stayed the order till 24 November.

Seven Star Satellite Pvt Ltd counsel Mayur Khandeparkar told the court in the last hearing on 8 November that a show cause had been issued to the channel which had also been given a hearing by the Inter-Ministerial Committee, but the final order indicated that none of the arguments given by the channel had been taken into consideration and “therefore it is not a reasoned order.” Care World was earlier banned from the midnight of 9 November to midnight of 16 November 2016.

Khandeparkar also said that the programme ‘Kya Karun main ab’ against which the ministerial order had come had already been taken off air and subsequent episodes would only come subject to the final order of the court.

The judge also said in his order that the channel would not be permitted to broadcast this programme till its interim order was vacated.

Also read: HC stays MIB order against Care World

November 23, 2016
Care World TV to redefine watching TV by riding big on OTT Content

Mumbai: Care World TV, the largest healthcare satellite channel in Asia is now also one of the first to become available through a host of internet television broadcasting platforms. By embracing over-the-top content (OTT) which today is redefining the way audiences watch TV, Care World TV has put its viewers in the driving seat and has offered them to break away from the shackles of obligatory TV watching. As a niche content channel, Care World TV has found a new haven in broadcasting via the several OTT platforms presently available. This has led to viewers finding their favourite Care World content from wherever and whenever, rather than the channel scouting for its target audiences.

“Taking cue from our success in the United States where a majority of Care World TV USA audience accesses their favourite shows via the OTT platforms, we in India too have made the channel available through a host of these platforms. Apple TV, Roku and Yupp TV are some of the popular online content broadcasting platforms which are gradually making their way into Indian households. Television as a concept has radically changed in the last one decade and a growing set of niche audience’s interest is shaping the future of network programming,” says Mr. Ajit Gupta, Managing Director, Care World TV.

A recent survey suggests that YouTube, Netflix, and Facebook which did not exist a decade ago are the most accessed today for watching videos. 67 per cent of 18 to 49 year-olds admitted that watching a video today is very different from just a year ago.

“YouTube created a paradigm shift in the way content is delivered and watched. Today, it is the biggest platform for niche content providers and is most preferred by audiences because unlike TV it does not oblige viewers to watch what is being broadcasted but instead offers an option to watch what they choose. This has led to many small production houses mushrooming rapidly which create niche content and are successfully finding their own space. Daily Motion is another such audio-video streaming channel that lures niche content producers and Care World is available on this channel too,” adds Mr. Gupta.

Today, Care World TV is available via all of the major OTT platforms including its mobile app – Body Care. It has over three lakh subscribers on YouTube and is increasingly being viewed on Daily Motion. Its mobile app also has live streaming and is an interactive platform for patients to directly consult with medical practitioners.

“Niche content channels had to struggle to find space in the conventional mass channels that are available through cable and DTH. But the introduction and wide acceptance of OTT has changed this equation. Care World TV as a niche content channel that has been running shows dedicated to healthcare and wellness for the last nine years is today rediscovering an audience set that is approaching it because of their interest in it, as against it approaching audiences. We are affirmative that our viewers will appreciate our initiatives on making the channel accessible to them anywhere, anytime and such is the power of OTT,” concludes Mr. Gupta.

June 30, 2016
Care World TV to redefine watching TV by riding big on OTT Content

Mumbai: Care World TV, the largest healthcare satellite channel in Asia is now also one of the first to become available through a host of internet television broadcasting platforms. By embracing over-the-top content (OTT) which today is redefining the way audiences watch TV, Care World TV has put its viewers in the driving seat and has offered them to break away from the shackles of obligatory TV watching. As a niche content channel, Care World TV has found a new haven in broadcasting via the several OTT platforms presently available. This has led to viewers finding their favourite Care World content from wherever and whenever, rather than the channel scouting for its target audiences.

“Taking cue from our success in the United States where a majority of Care World TV USA audience accesses their favourite shows via the OTT platforms, we in India too have made the channel available through a host of these platforms. Apple TV, Roku and Yupp TV are some of the popular online content broadcasting platforms which are gradually making their way into Indian households. Television as a concept has radically changed in the last one decade and a growing set of niche audience’s interest is shaping the future of network programming,” says Mr. Ajit Gupta, Managing Director, Care World TV.

A recent survey suggests that YouTube, Netflix, and Facebook which did not exist a decade ago are the most accessed today for watching videos. 67 per cent of 18 to 49 year-olds admitted that watching a video today is very different from just a year ago.

“YouTube created a paradigm shift in the way content is delivered and watched. Today, it is the biggest platform for niche content providers and is most preferred by audiences because unlike TV it does not oblige viewers to watch what is being broadcasted but instead offers an option to watch what they choose. This has led to many small production houses mushrooming rapidly which create niche content and are successfully finding their own space. Daily Motion is another such audio-video streaming channel that lures niche content producers and Care World is available on this channel too,” adds Mr. Gupta.

Today, Care World TV is available via all of the major OTT platforms including its mobile app – Body Care. It has over three lakh subscribers on YouTube and is increasingly being viewed on Daily Motion. Its mobile app also has live streaming and is an interactive platform for patients to directly consult with medical practitioners.

“Niche content channels had to struggle to find space in the conventional mass channels that are available through cable and DTH. But the introduction and wide acceptance of OTT has changed this equation. Care World TV as a niche content channel that has been running shows dedicated to healthcare and wellness for the last nine years is today rediscovering an audience set that is approaching it because of their interest in it, as against it approaching audiences. We are affirmative that our viewers will appreciate our initiatives on making the channel accessible to them anywhere, anytime and such is the power of OTT,” concludes Mr. Gupta.

June 30, 2016
Care World TV launches Kya Rahasya Kya Haqeeqat season two

MUMBAI: The satellite healthcare TV Channel Care World TV, known for exclusively programing shows on health and medicine, will launch the second season of Kya Rahasya Kya Haqeeqat from June 29. The show will pool together the practitioners of Bach Flower Therapy, Inner Child healing, Constellation Works, Graphology and Bio Feedback technology on screen. This 15 episode long second season will air every Wednesday and Thursday at 11 PM.

Care World TV aims to clarify myths about various alternate medicinal techniques– a formula that was well- received by the audience and proved successful for the channel in season one, the channel asserts.

“Health and wellness is a vast subject and alternative holistic healing is a relatively lesser known practice. Our endeavor is to explore this facet of healthcare and present to the audiences its benefits and flaws, if any,” says Care World TV MD Ajit Gupta. “The show assumes a talk based demonstration format where practitioners of several alternate healing techniques will attempt to heal patients LIVE on television. It will not only deal with the obvious mental and physical ailments but also hunt for the causative factors of such,” he adds.

Care World TV follows a unique revenue model wherein, a medicine related firm, a pharmacist brand or hospital can approach the channel with a concept or a topic that wish to educate people about and the channel produces a show for respective client with its creative inputs. According to the sources, the cost of producing a show with channel is between Rs 3 to 5 lacs, and may vary according to location and production requirements. The channel does not have advertisers, though it has a reach of over 20 million households in India.

Kya Rahasya Kya Haqeeqat is a channel’s initiative to showcase real life experiences and subsequent outcomes. It is shot in channel studios. The current series of Kya Rahasya Kya Haqeeqat took close to five months to complete. For this particular show there were 12 members on board for production. The channel says that though it shot its shows on high definition format however the broadcast remains in standard definition.

According to the makers of Kya Rahasya Kya Haqeeqat, the first season was a grand success that urged them to launch the next series. “Queries and responses kept coming in from audiences after the first series and this lingered for almost a year,” Gupta shares. In the second series, they will attempt to address all such queries through live demonstrations of the various healing techniques on the show, which according to the channel was a big challenge.

One can expect healing techniques in which patients goes under spells to help find cures to ailments beyond conventional medicine, handwriting analysis to reveal real relationship issues, and sensory healing among other things in the upcoming season. All diagnosis and healing will be shown real time. “The series also promises to address an array of problems relating to cross gender issues, guilt, physical handicap, emotional handicap, insomnia among many other physical and mental disorders that aren’t easy to be solved,” Gupta adds.

Commenting on the programming strategy, Gupta reveals, “Care World is known for its unique and clutter-free programming and this new series will take health and wellness to another level by attempting to tap into the lesser known sciences. Kya Rahasya Kya Haqeeqat is more than just a regular show on Care World TV. It is a test bench where any claims whether good or bad will be demonstrated, tested and presented for everyone to evaluate fairly the credibility of alternate healing practices.”

The channel is distributed on cable network and has no plans to expand to DTH platforms anytime soon

June 9, 2016
Care World TV launches Kya Rahasya Kya Haqeeqat season two

MUMBAI: The satellite healthcare TV Channel Care World TV, known for exclusively programing shows on health and medicine, will launch the second season of Kya Rahasya Kya Haqeeqat from June 29. The show will pool together the practitioners of Bach Flower Therapy, Inner Child healing, Constellation Works, Graphology and Bio Feedback technology on screen. This 15 episode long second season will air every Wednesday and Thursday at 11 PM.

Care World TV aims to clarify myths about various alternate medicinal techniques– a formula that was well- received by the audience and proved successful for the channel in season one, the channel asserts.

“Health and wellness is a vast subject and alternative holistic healing is a relatively lesser known practice. Our endeavor is to explore this facet of healthcare and present to the audiences its benefits and flaws, if any,” says Care World TV MD Ajit Gupta. “The show assumes a talk based demonstration format where practitioners of several alternate healing techniques will attempt to heal patients LIVE on television. It will not only deal with the obvious mental and physical ailments but also hunt for the causative factors of such,” he adds.

Care World TV follows a unique revenue model wherein, a medicine related firm, a pharmacist brand or hospital can approach the channel with a concept or a topic that wish to educate people about and the channel produces a show for respective client with its creative inputs. According to the sources, the cost of producing a show with channel is between Rs 3 to 5 lacs, and may vary according to location and production requirements. The channel does not have advertisers, though it has a reach of over 20 million households in India.

Kya Rahasya Kya Haqeeqat is a channel’s initiative to showcase real life experiences and subsequent outcomes. It is shot in channel studios. The current series of Kya Rahasya Kya Haqeeqat took close to five months to complete. For this particular show there were 12 members on board for production. The channel says that though it shot its shows on high definition format however the broadcast remains in standard definition.

According to the makers of Kya Rahasya Kya Haqeeqat, the first season was a grand success that urged them to launch the next series. “Queries and responses kept coming in from audiences after the first series and this lingered for almost a year,” Gupta shares. In the second series, they will attempt to address all such queries through live demonstrations of the various healing techniques on the show, which according to the channel was a big challenge.

One can expect healing techniques in which patients goes under spells to help find cures to ailments beyond conventional medicine, handwriting analysis to reveal real relationship issues, and sensory healing among other things in the upcoming season. All diagnosis and healing will be shown real time. “The series also promises to address an array of problems relating to cross gender issues, guilt, physical handicap, emotional handicap, insomnia among many other physical and mental disorders that aren’t easy to be solved,” Gupta adds.

Commenting on the programming strategy, Gupta reveals, “Care World is known for its unique and clutter-free programming and this new series will take health and wellness to another level by attempting to tap into the lesser known sciences. Kya Rahasya Kya Haqeeqat is more than just a regular show on Care World TV. It is a test bench where any claims whether good or bad will be demonstrated, tested and presented for everyone to evaluate fairly the credibility of alternate healing practices.”

The channel is distributed on cable network and has no plans to expand to DTH platforms anytime soon

June 9, 2016