Doordarshan Sindhi Channel

Progress so far

09-Feb-2024

Judge: Sudhir Kumar Jain - The petition along with pending application, stands disposed of. It is expected that the respondent shall make every possible effort and endeavour to open a new Doordarshan Channel for the Sindhi Community in the future as per policy and other guidelines.

30-Nov-2023

Judge: Navin Chawla - Due to Paucity of time, it was not possible to hear this petition. Re-list on 09-Feb-2023

9-Oct-2023

Judge: Navin Chawla - No time left - List on 30th November, 2023.

9-May-2023

Judge: Gaurang Kanth - Counsel, Ms. Radha Lakshmi for respondent No. 2 states that she will file an additional affidavit indicating the slots for Sindhi Programmes on their regional channels

16-Nov-2022

Judge: Gaurang Kanth - At joint request of learned counsel appearing on behalf of the parties, list on 09.05.2023.

18-Apr-2022

Judge: Yashwant Varma - Due to paucity of time, the matter could not be heard. List on 16.11.2022.

27-Jan-2020

Judge: Navin Chawla - At the request of the learned counsels for the parties who submit that the parties are still exploring the possibility of an amicable settlement, re-list on 5th August, 2020.

13-Nov-2019

Judge: Navin Chawla - Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there is a possibility of a settlement being arrived at between the parties. At his request, relist on 27th January, 2020.

30-Aug-2019

Judge: Navin Chawla - The Hon’ble Judge is not holding the Court today as His Lordship is hearing COFEPOSA matter in Kolkata. List on 13th November, 2019.

22-Jul-2019

Judge: Vibhu Bakhru - The learned counsel appearing for the parties request for an adjournment as it is stated that the matter is under consideration of Prasar Bharti. At joint request, list on 30.08.2019.

11-Apr-2019

Judge: Vibhu Bakhru - Mr Rajeev Sharma, learned counsel appearing for respondent no.2 states that the respondent is exploring the possibility of having a dedicated slot/window for Sindhi Programmes in one of the Regional Channels. In view of the aforesaid statement, counsel appearing for the petitioner prays that the present petition be deferred. List for further proceedings on 22.07.2019.

28-Aug-2018

Judge: Vibhu Bakhru - At joint request, list on 11.04.2019.

1-Mar-2018

Judge: Vibhu Bakhru - Mr. Rajeev Sharma who appears for respondents no.2 and 3 seeks and is granted three weeks time to file an additional affidavit. Renotify the matter on 28.8.2018.

26-Sep-2017

Judge: Vibhu Bakhru - The Hon’ble Judge was on leave. List on 01.03.2018.

9-Aug-2017

Judge: Vibhu Bakhru - The learned counsel for the respondents seeks two weeks time to file a detailed affidavit. At his request, list on 26.09.2017.

26-Jul-2017

Judge: Vibhu Bakhru - The respondent has now filed a counter affidavit spanning all of three pages stating that the issue of starting a Sindhi Channel was considered in 2012 and the proposal was not found feasible at that stage. The affidavit also states that it require resources to commence the channel and involves the use of spectrum which is a scarce resource.

18-Jul-2017

Judge: Vibhu Bakhru - The learned counsel for the respondent seeks further time to file a counter affidavit. Let the same be filed within a period of three days. List on 26.07.2017.

26-Jun-2017

Judge: Vibhu Bakhru - on Leave

16-Jan-2017

Judge: Sanjeev Sachdeva - Learned counsel appearing for respondent no. 2 submits that Directorate General of Doordarshan is of the view that at the moment 24 Hour Sindhi channel is not practically feasible. It is, however, submitted that the decision would be reconsidered after about five months. He prays for time to file an affidavit. Let the affidavit be filed within four weeks. Renotify on 18.07.2017.

2-Nov-2016

Judge: Sanjeev Sachdeva - Notice is accepted by the learned counsel appearing for respondent No.1, who submits that counter-affidavit of respondent No.1 shall be filed within one week. The statement is taken on record. Notice shall issue to respondent No.2, through counsel, returnable on 16th January, 2017.

27-Jul-2016

Judge: Sanjeev Sachdeva - Learned counsel for the respondents prays for some more time to file the counter affidavit. Let the counter affidavit be filed within four weeks. Rejoinder, if any, be filed within two weeks thereafter. Renotify on 16.01.2017.

22-Jan-2015

Meeting with PM Manmohan Singh

4-Sep-2015

Judge: Vibhu Bakhru - Writ Pettition by Adv. Ram Jethmalani/notices accepted by R1 & reply in 4 weeks

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16-Apr-2015

Meeting with DG DD Mr. Lalrosanga along with Sindhi Sangat members. Ms. Deepa Chandra Regional DG said that Till money is not sanctioned by Ministry no channel can be given. We asked her how come we dont see any AD's on DD Urdu channel. She said we get complete funds from Ministry so what should we try? DD Kishir also funds come from Ministry.

31-Mar-2015

Got appointment with Arun J because of L. K. Advani. Though that did not go very well. His PS Mr. Bhatia said there was no email letter from L.K. hence no time has been scheduled. But, we spoke and got to see him. He was sitting for Lunch with 2 guests and wanted to know the purpose of meeting.

8-Jan-2015

Met Mr. Modi At Pravas Bharati Divas programme. Gave him a letter and requested him to give us some time for Sindhi Community leaders to come and meet him about Channel. No meeting is come through. Sent him reminders and emails every 15 days.

21-Nov-2014

Met Ms. Rupa Mehta (Director DD Girnar), Discussed in detail about how Doordarshan will telecast Sindhi Program on DD girnar.

12-Nov-2014

Met Sushma Swaraj In Dubai and gave her a request letter for channel and arranging meeting with Modi.

10-Jul-2014

Met I&B Minister Mr. Prakash Javedkar gave letter to him,. This meeting was arranged by Ram Jethmalani He met for few minutes but took photos with us. He must have written strongly to PB.

15-May-2013

Ashish Dixit - Sent a Legal NOTICE to PB

7-Aug-2012

Met Shri Manmohan Singh at his residence with L. K. Advani and Ram Jethmalani - Ram Jethmalani asked should we give you something in writing he said no need. Check video message by Ram Jethmalani

14-Feb-2012

Met I&B Minister Mrs. Ambika Soni which was meeting because of letter given to Manmohan singh. She said Channel by PBharti can be given. We told her that they dont have funds they said budget by ministry. She said she will discuss with them and revert but never came back.

31-Jan-2011

Met Shri ManmohanSingh along with 2 members of Sindhi Adhikar Manch Jaipur. Gave him letter asking for channel.

24-Feb-2009

PR Munshi was Sick - Acting InB was Anand Sharma. Dada Ram Jethmalani - Discussed that Sindhi Channel will be Window to PAK Sindhis.

2-Sep-2008

Along with Mr. Abhyankar CEO of Hinduja Foundation met Ceo of Prasar Bharti MR. B.S. Lalli- He said in clear words that PB doesnt have funds to start any channel. If you give us the software we can do it. Mr. Abhyankar said anything else to pay you? He said only Transponder rent approx. Rs.60 Lacs per annum which will go upto 90 Lacs. All discussions were verbal