Delhi High Court seeks Prasar Bharti reply on plea to broadcast FIFA World Cup 2026 in India
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The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) and Prasar Bharti on a plea seeking the broadcast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav said that the case will be heard next week. However, the Court said that the relief sought in the plea are in the nature of a public interest litigation (PIL). Senior Advocate Vaibhav Gaggar, appearing for the petitioner, said,"They are already endeavouring, and the Court'