Observing that sting operations by the media should be “heathy” by adhering to norms, the High Court of Karnataka has said that all such operations in the future should be as per the guidelines issued by the News Broadcasting & Digital Standards Authority (NBDSA) and the Press Council of India.
“Following guidelines during any sting operation is imperative, failing which, such operations cannot but be termed illegal and contrary to law unless justified on a case-to-case basis,” the court observed.
In case of television channels, the court said the operations should be in strict consonance with the provisions of the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995, the rules, and the NBDSA guidelines.
