Incorporated Trustees of Media Rights Agenda v. National Broadcasting Commission

Case Law
Country
Country Location

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Country Location (linked Case Law)
Nigeria
Decision Date
23 de jun. de 2021
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Dismissed
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Judgment in Favor of Defendant
Keywords
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Freedom of Press
  • Media/Press
  • Political Expression
Judicial Body
Administrative Court
Court Name
Federal High Court of Nigeria, Ibadan Judicial Division
Case Number
FHC/IB/CS/101/2020
Case Summary

In 2020, some television stations reported live the EndSARS protest. The National Broadcasting Commission, an organ of the Federal Government, fined these stations for breaching the Nigerian Broadcasting Code.

The decision was key as it broadened the issue of locus standi in actions concerning fundamental rights enforcement. This progressive approach is in line with the provisions under Fundamental Right (Enforcement Procedure) Rules 2009.

Source Name and URL
Digital Rights in Nigeria
Notes

The Courts view that the action was purely academic and devoid of any merit as the facts provided were purely speculative. Thus, the suit was dismissed for being an abuse of the court process.

Collection
  • CIPIT
Date Updated
19 de mai. de 2023