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I want to file a legal suit against Colors TV for showing Excessive abusive and physical violence in Reality Show BiggBoss . Can any lawyer help me. ?
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Sir you can raise a complaint before the Indian broadcasting foundation against the channel for violence and abuse. 

You can raise a complaint with colours and can send copy of same if no response is received to the IBF.

Also see as far reality show is concerned the views are independent of the participants and there is disclaimer as there has been previous complaints against it though you can file same.

Also you can file a PIL before high court for public interest.

Shubham Jhajharia
Advocate, Ahmedabad
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Prashant Nayak
Advocate, Mumbai
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Yes, you can file online complaint on below site of Indian broadcasting foundation against colors tv

https//www.ibfindia.com/complaint-form

Ganesh Kadam
Advocate, Pune
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256 Consultations

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You can complain to censor board against excessive  violence shown in the show broadcast  on colours TV 

 

no need to file any suit 

Ajay Sethi
Advocate, Mumbai
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7570 Consultations

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1. you can file the suit,

2. approach any local lawyer of your area or concerned High Court for filing a writ petition in this regard

Suneel Moudgil
Advocate, Panipat
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I hope you have proof

Aveek Bose
Advocate, Kolkata
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Lawyers are there to help you. Consult a lawyer with the content which you deem excessive abusive and shows physical violence.

Ashish Davessar
Advocate, Jaipur
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Yes you can send legal notice to colours tv for the objectionable content being shown  in Bigg Boss.  you can also  complain to the broadcasting regulator for the contents.

Vimlesh Prasad Mishra
Advocate, Lucknow
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Yes he can. You can lodge a complaint against the tv channel for showing such a content. If the police do not lodge an fir then file a complaint before a magistrate.

Rahul Mishra
Advocate, Lucknow
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Send them a legal  notice under the IT Act. 

Garima Anil Mehrotra
Advocate, Mumbai
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Already this kind of writ decided by court. And airing of episode time extended. No case.

Yogendra Singh Rajawat
Advocate, Jaipur
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- You can lodge your complaint to NBSA (News Broadcasting Standards Authority) Or    https//www.ibfindia.com/complaint-form

 

 

Mohammed Shahzad
Advocate, Delhi
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1. Yes you can file suit against colors TV but before that you should file a complaint with Indian broadcasting Federation. 

Mohit Kapoor
Advocate, Rohtak
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you can file a PIL against the TV broadcasting company by involving many more people having a similar view about the program telecast, which has offended the general public.

You can find a lawyer suiting to your taste by going through the list of expert lawyer of this forum or by visiting the bar association of Bombay high court.

T Kalaiselvan
Advocate, Vellore
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A complaint should be made to the broadcaster, within 7 days from the date of the first broadcast of that particular episode or news or the show, which is broadcasting such content, and the time period shouldn’t exceed more than that.

Mohammed Mujeeb
Advocate, Hyderabad
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You can file public interest litigation against colors TV in high court or supreme court.

Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC) is the self-regulatory body for non-news, general entertainment channels (GECs) set up by the Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) in consultation with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB).

Any person or a group of persons, may, either individually or jointly, file a complaint directly to BCCC against any programme broadcast on any of the TV Channels within 14 (fourteen) days from the date of the first broadcast.

Siddharth Jain
Advocate, New Delhi
6303 Answers
102 Consultations

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Dear Sir,

Grounds on which complaint can be filed

  1. To file a complaint, the user has to be sure that the content, against which the complaint is being filed, should fall under the following categories of violations:

  • Child Abuse: This includes child maltreatment like physical, mental, sexual or emotional abuse of children. Child marriages are also covered under this head.
  • Violence against Women: This category deals with offences which are gender specific.
  • If the user finds anything which contains anything obscene or nudity or sexual conduct which is not appropriate for children.
  • Broadcasting anything which creates superstition in the minds of the viewers.
  • Any content which creates a communal disturbance or promotes violence, it can be in the form of any speech, statement or any video. Also, the content which is against the law and order the country.
  • Excessive usage of drugs, alcohol and solvent abuse.
  • Coarse and offensive language or the content which contains explicit scenes of violence.
  • Content which contains criticism of friendly countries.
  • Criticizing any particular religion or a particular caste or tribe in the country.

However, it is to be noted that this list is not exhaustive.

  1. Then the user needs to record that piece of content which according to him is objectionable; this can be done either electronically or by making notes.
  2. Another important thing to be kept in mind is that the user must always note the name of the show in which such objectionable content is being shown with the name of the channel and the date and time of the broadcast.

Time period for filing the complaint

A complaint should be made to the broadcaster, within 7 days from the date of the first broadcast of that particular episode or news or the show, which is broadcasting such content, and the time period shouldn’t exceed more than that.

Procedure for filing the complaint

  1. Immediately record the biased segment or message. Note the basic 5W’s: who, where, what, when, why and how. Then write down clear details, also try to describe in detail what was said or shown and in what context. Make sure to write down the correct name of the show, the channel responsible for the segment, along with the exact date and time.
  2. Mention the objection first then use a constructive approach for more strategic reasons. A polite and moderate tone projects an image of reason, firmness and seriousness. Try to avoid being emotional and using the words which suggest insults, threats or overreaction. Remember that your main goal is to get a public apology, and prevent further bias and mobilize public support for your viewpoint. Using antagonistic and negative approach often makes people more defensive, and this stops them to take any suggestions or demands for change.
  3. Always communicate directly to authority- For practical purposes, you may find it more persuasive and effective to send your complaint to EMCC and also to the concerned channel. And it’s very important that you always keep a copy of your complaint for future references and records.

Netravathi Kalaskar
Advocate, Bengaluru
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