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IBDF joins fight over Prasar Bharati WAVES streaming rules for live TV on OTT platforms
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Published on 11 May 2026
TRAI’s power is questioned in a fight over live TV
The Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation has entered a legal dispute over Prasar Bharati’s WAVES platform and whether OTT services can stream live TV channels. The All India Digital Cable Federation says streaming violates distribution rules, while Prasar Bharati argues TRAI cannot regulate OTT content. The case revives long-running questions about governance for internet-delivered television in India.
- IBDF has joined the WAVES platform streaming legal battle
- Dispute focuses on whether OTT can stream live TV channels
- Cable federation cites distribution rules as grounds to block
- Prasar Bharati says TRAI has no jurisdiction over OTT
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