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Women's
commission wants TV content monitored
Friday November 19, 2010 05:36:24 PM,
IANS
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New Delhi:
The National Commission for Women (NCW) Friday demanded that
amendments to the Prohibition of Indecent Representation of Women
and Children Act be passed promptly so that there is stringent
monitoring of content on electronic media.
Reacting to the public outrage on reality shows like "Big Boss"
and "Rakhi ka Insaaf", Girija Vyas, chairperson of NCW, said only
a stringent law can regulate TV content.
"We appeal to the government to pass (amendments to) the
Prohibition of Indecent Representation of Women and Children Act
immediately so that there will be a regulatory authority to
control shows like the ones which are on air now," Vyas told
reporters here.
She said the commission has reviewed the original act of 1986 and
drafted amendments to broaden the definition of "indecent
representation" and expand its scope to include electronic and
digital media and make punishments stringent.
The government Wednesday directed Colors and Imagine TV channels
to telecast reality shows - "Bigg Boss" and "Rakhi Ka Insaaf" -
only after 11 p.m., following complaints of vulgarity.
However, the Bombay High Court Thursday stayed the decision till
Monday.
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