OVER-THE-TOP (OTT) PLATFORMS AND SPORTS BROADCASTING IN INDIA: A REGULATORY ANALYSIS

AUTHOR – PARISHUDH BRISE, STUDENT AT SCHOOL OF LAW, CHRIST (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY)

BEST CITATION – PARISHUDH BRISE, OVER-THE-TOP (OTT) PLATFORMS AND SPORTS BROADCASTING IN INDIA: A REGULATORY ANALYSIS, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (1) OF 2024, PG. 305-310, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract:

This regulatory analysis delves into the evolving landscape of sports broadcasting in India, with a focus on the inclusion of Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms within the Sports Broadcasting Signals Act of 2007. The research examines the historical and legal framework, judicial pronouncements, and the implications of extending mandatory sharing to OTT platforms. The study explores the application of the public trust doctrine, emphasizing the public interest in spectrum allocation and equitable access to sporting content. It also addresses concerns about a potential decrease in the value of sports broadcast rights.

Keywords: Sports Broadcasting, OTT Platforms, Regulatory Framework, Public Trust Doctrine, and Broadcast Rights.