Section 28 of The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990
No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Corporation,the Chairman or any Member or officer or other employee thereof or the President or a member of the Broadcasting Council or a member of a Regional Council or a Recruitment Board for anything which is in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act or of any rules on regulations made thereunder.
Summary
- This section protects individuals and the Corporation from legal liability for honest work.
- No lawsuit or other legal proceeding can be filed against the Corporation, the Chairman, or any Member.
- This protection also covers officers, employees, the President or members of the Broadcasting Council, Regional Council members, and Recruitment Board members.
- The protection applies to anything done, or intended to be done, in good faith (honestly and without malice) under the Act, rules, or regulations.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who is protected under Section 28?
Protection is given to the Corporation, the Chairman, any Member, any officer or employee, the President and members of the Broadcasting Council, members of Regional Councils, and members of Recruitment Boards.
2. Does this protection cover actions that violate the regulations?
The protection only applies to actions done or intended to be done in pursuance of the Act, or any rules or regulations made under it.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 28 of The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990, what must be shown about an action for a Prasar Bharati employee to be protected from a lawsuit?
Q2.Under Section 28 of The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990, which of the following entities or individuals is NOT protected from suits or legal proceedings?
Q3.Under Section 28 of The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990, what is the legal result if a lawsuit is filed against the Chairman for a decision made in good faith under the regulations?
Q4.Under Section 28 of The Prasar Bharati (Broadcasting Corporation of India) Act, 1990, does the statutory protection apply to things that were intended to be done, even if they were not successfully completed?