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The Gujarat High Court has overturned an order that had revoked the licence of the 'K News Channel.'

By - Kshitij Srivastava

The Gujarat High Court has vacated and set aside an order issued by the District Magistrate, Ahmedabad, cancelling the licence of 'K News Channel', citing non-compliance with Section 8 of the Gujarat Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 2004 and violations of natural justice principles.

Section 8 states that a licence may be cancelled if there is a violation of the Act or its rules, or any terms or limits to which the licence has been issued, or if a conviction is made under Section 13 or Section 7 of the Act or Section 7 of the Cinematograph Act, 1952. No licence may be cancelled or suspended unless the holder has been given a reasonable opportunity to establish cause, according to the provison.