New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed private broadcaster Star India's petition challenging the Delhi High Court's order that allowed Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to regulate broadcasting services in the country.
A bench comprising Justice H K Sema and Justice Markandey Katju, after hearing the contention of Star India, said that there was "no conflict" in allowing the telecom regulator to regulate broadcasting services.
Senior Advocate Fali S Nariman, appearing on behalf of Star Group, contended that the amendment brought in the Telecom Act was unconstitutional and the proviso introduced in the Act was contrary to the original Act.
"Telecom Act had excluded broadcasting services but after amendment the services were allowed to be regulated by TRAI," Nariman said.
Not satisfied with the contention of the senior advocate, the bench said: "There does not seem any conflict between the original Act and the proviso introduced in it after amendment."
The bench also expressed reservations about interfering in Parliament proceedings.
"We cannot question Parliament and we should respect Parliament. Judiciary should not interfere in it," the court observed.
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