Why is the Supreme Court examining a plea challenging Rules on online blocking of content
The Supreme Court is reviewing a plea challenging the Rules on online blocking of content.
- The plea challenges the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.
- These rules require social media platforms to remove certain types of content within specific timeframes.
- The petitioner argues that these rules violate freedom of speech and privacy rights.
- The Supreme Court is examining whether the rules are constitutionally valid and do not infringe on fundamental rights.
- There are concerns about the potential impact on online expression and censorship if the rules are implemented.
- The outcome of the case could have far-reaching implications for online content regulation in India.
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