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Siti Networks Ltd vs Friends Digital Cable Network And Anr

Telecom Disputes Settlement And Appellate Tribunal · Decided on 7 February 2022 · Citation: (2022) 02 TDSAT CK 0028

HON’BLE JUDGES
Shiva Kirti Singh, Chairperson · Subodh Kumar Gupta, Member
RESULT
Allowed
CASE NUMBER
Broadcasting Petition Nos. 448, 456 Of 2021 With Misc Application 359 Of 2021
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Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the respondent no. 2 in B.P. No. 456 of 2021 in respect of M.A. No. 359 of 2021.

Through this application respondent no. 2 has prayed for its deletion from the array of respondents on the ground that it is neither a necessary nor a

proper party in view of nature of dispute between the petitioner and respondent no. 1. Learned counsel for the applicant has placed reliance upon

various orders of this Tribunal passed in similar circumstances allowing the prayer for deletion by respondent no. 2, a rival MSO of the petitioner.Â

One such order is dated 9.11.2021 passed in M.A. 76 of 20221 arising out of B.P. No. 107 of 2021. Considering the facts and the aforesaid

submissions which are similar to those considered in the earlier orders, the prayer for deletion is allowed. The M.A. is accordingly allowed and

disposed of.

Respondent no. 1 in B.P. No. 448 of 2021 was served with notice only through an email. Let fresh notice be issued by speed post as well as

dasti.  Affidavit of service should be filed within four weeks.

Respondent no. 2 of B.P. No. 448 of 2021 and respondent no. 1 of B.P. No. 456 of 2021 was served with notice through various modes between 6th

and 14th June, 2021. They have chosen not to appear in spite of ample opportunity. The prayer for ex-parte hearing qua these respondents is

allowed.

Post B.P. No. 456 of 2021 before the Court of Registrar on 25.2.2022 for passing necessary orders and directions to make the petition ready for

hearing.

B.P. No. 448 of 2021 shall be listed under the same head before the Bench on 10.3.2022.