Delhi High Court Seeks Centre, Prasar Bharti's Stand on FIFA World Cup 2026 Broadcast Petition
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The Delhi High Court has asked the Indian government and Prasar Bharti to respond to a petition seeking broadcast rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the petitioner arguing it's a public interest matter affecting citizens' right to information.
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The Delhi High Court has sought the Indian government's and Prasar Bharti's response to a petition for broadcasting the FIFA World Cup 2026, citing public interest and citizens' right to information. The petitioner, Avdhesh Bairwa, seeks interim broadcast rights for key matches and eventually all 104 games, arguing the tournament's global viewership and historical Indian broadcasting. The court will hear the case on May 20. The FIFA World Cup 2026 starts on June 11 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
