Delhi HC refuses to prohibit astrology based-shows on TV

Deepu

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The Delhi High Court has refused to prohibit astrology-based shows on television stating that it was not in its domain to prescribe what the programming code should be. A division bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice R S Endlaw, which was hearing a petition filed by NGO Sai Lok Kalyan Sanstha, said since there was already a regulatory mechanism in place, any direction in this regard is not required. “As far as astrology is concerned, astrology/ zodiac/ prediction/ forecast are to be found not only on television but also in the print and news media. In fact the most popular international publication on ‘forecast’ is of a foreign author named Linda Goodman. We therefore do not find it appropriate to also prohibit astrological programmes/ advertisements to the extent they are not in violation of the Programme Code and the Advertising Code,” the bench said.

Read more at: http://www.televisionpost.com/television/delhi-hc-refuses-to-prohibit-astrology-based-shows-on-tv/ | TelevisionPost.com
 

IndianMascot

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If people are believing in Astrology, let that be continued. Indian can't sleep in night unless they are fooled by someone r the other throughout the day. So, let them continue like this. Good Decision by HC.
 

timkamat

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If people are believing in Astrology, let that be continued. Indian can't sleep in night unless they are fooled by someone r the other throughout the day. So, let them continue like this. Good Decision by HC.
Astrology is not something that has anything to do with only Indians. There are a plethora of astrology websites by western celebrity astrologers.

But must say HC is right in its decision.Believing or not believing in astrology is anyone's personal preference.How can judiciary or government interfere with it?
 

IndianMascot

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Exactly. that's why i said HC is totally justified in his decision and Astrology isn't harming us unlike superstitions.
 

NinadG

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Thanks to Linda Goodman who is the auther of the most popular international publication on astrology ‘forecast’, who has found mention in Delhi HC ruling.....Otherwise all these shows would have been banned by HC......;)
 

SUNIEL

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I agree with this, if you are doing things yourself then no need to banned it. Its your choice what to do or not
 
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