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Censorship of TV Content

Last updated on Jun 8, 2022

A different set of laws deal with censorship on TV. The Government can:

  • censor channels or even entire cable operators like Star TV as a whole.
  • block any content which may cause hatred between groups or public unrest.
  • block content if it violates the code followed by all channels.

They have a broadly worded set of conditions. The content should not offend good taste or decency, encourage superstition or be derogatory to women.

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