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#BombayHighCourt is hearing the plea filed by TV Today seeking quashing and setting aside of the order of BARC and warning letter cautioning the network to refrain from indulging in any viewership malpractice.

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Bench of Justice Nitin Jamdar and Milind Jadhav had in the previous hearing directed TV Today Network Ltd to deposit the fine imposed on it by the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) if it wanted protection from possible coercive action.

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Sr. Adv. Dr. Veerendra Tulzapurkar appearing for #TVToday submitted to the Court that he was willing to appear before #BARC again for a hearing with proper quorum.

Counsel appearing for BARC submitted that they have a new code, and they are willing to hear the matter de novo.

Counsel for BARC said they are willing to grant hearing subject to the court recording their objection regarding the maintainability of the plea filed by TV Today.

The court stated that they will pass appropriate orders at 3 pm.

Bench rose for lunch.

Bench assembles.

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Sr. Adv. Dr. Veerendra Tulzapurkar for TV Today: If they are willing to give me a de novo hearing, the matter will be heard afresh.

Counsel for BARC: There is a new code in place. This can be examined by the disciplinary authority under the new code.

Counsel for BARC adds that the Court may pass appropriate orders while recording that the plea was not maintainable.

Bombay HC records that it is disposing of the case in view of the consensus and setting aside the impugned orders while recording that petitioner will appear before Respondent 1 which will pass appropriate orders.

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Counsel for BARC mentions that the authority now is different as a new disciplinary authority has been constituted under the new code.