Star Plus gets warning for Sach Ka Saamna again

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has again warned Star Plus for using the language, which was not in good taste in its programme 'Sach Ka Saamna' through the questions by presenter Rajeev Khandelwal or the answers by the various personalities on the show.

The warning was issued under the Uplinking Guidelines, the terms and conditions of the permission granted and the provisions of Section 20 of the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act, 1995, asking the channel to strictly adhere to the Programme Code prescribed under the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act 1995 and Rules framed thereunder.

The Channel had earlier been issued a show cause notice on July 22 for telecast/re-telecast of the programme on 17 July and 21 July as the contents of the programme appeared vulgar, indecent and against good taste and decency. It was observed that

the anchor of the above programme sought replies to questions regarding infidelity, incest and other subjects that were not suitable for unrestricted public exhibition, especially keeping in view the Indian ethos and culture.