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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Delhi HC seeks Centre's stand on plea for FIFA World Cup broadcast

New Delhi, The Delhi High Court on Tuesday sought the stand of the Centre and Prasar Bharti on a petition seeking the broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is scheduled to commence on June 11.

Avdhesh Bairwa, a lawyer, sought directions to the central government to acquire the broadcasting rights for the opening match, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final in favour of Prasar Bharti as an interim measure. By way of final relief, the petitioner prayed that rights should be acquired for all 104 matches.

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