The Delhi High Court is hearing a matter related to the telecast of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in India and has sought responses from relevant authorities. Multiple reports state that the court has asked the Centre and Prasar Bharati/Doordarshan to reply on the request concerning how the tournament will be broadcast for viewers in India.
The applications, as described across the sources, raise questions about whether key matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026 can be made available through free-to-air channels, with Doordarshan being specifically mentioned. The court’s direction to obtain replies indicates that the issue is at an early stage and that procedural and policy aspects—such as broadcasting arrangements and any plans for free-to-air coverage—will be addressed through the authorities’ submissions.
The reports do not describe a final order or the court’s findings yet. Instead, they highlight that the case is ongoing and that responses from the government and public broadcaster are expected as part of the judicial process.
