Bangalore Turf Club gets a slap from the court
By Sharan Kumar The Bangalore Turf Club’s attempts to muzzle the Press have fallen flat on its face, with the court giving a strong order dismissing BTC’s application for a permanent injunction against Racingpulse and its Editor from writing articles highlighting its inadequacies and questionable actions of the powers-that-be. The BTC had obtained an exparte order of stay against Racingpulse from writing what they perceived as ``defamatory’’ articles against the club. The judge has dismissed their application in a detailed order which is like a slap on BTC and a reality check on the powers vested with the Managing Committee. BTC was always highhanded in its actions and believed that it could take action even on the Press if they highlighted any lacunae in the administration of the sport. The BTC managing committee had a delusionary belief in its power and believed that its word was law and that nobody had any right to criticize it. The Committee tried to enforce their w