SC asks Chhattisgarh govt to allow broadcast of Etv

It also asked the channel to maintain sanctity of freedom of speech.

“Meanwhile,respondent No 1 (state government) is directed to permit the broadcasting of ETV in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh and we hope and trust that the petitioner would maintain sanctity of freedom of speech and expression,” the bench said.

The bench asked the government to respond to the petition filed on behalf of the channel and posted the matter for further hearing for January 5.