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Complaint under section 8(1)(a) of the Broadcasting Act 1989Special talkback show on Apna’s first birthday hosted by Programme Director – complainant was a former employee and telephoned the show – call disconnected – later caller told that the former employee’s employment had been terminated or he had resigned – allegedly in breach of privacy, inaccurate and unbalanced FindingsPrinciple 3 (privacy) – no private fact disclosed – not upheld Principle 4 (balance) – broadcast did not deal with controversial issue of public importance – not upheld Principle 6 (accuracy) – broadcast did not deal with news and current affairs – not upheld This headnote does not form part of the decision. Broadcast [1] On 30 April 2006, Apna 990am celebrated its first birthday and invited callers to express their views on air. The session was hosted by Apna’s Programme Director, Shahil Shah. [2] At about 4....