Information Technology (Intermediaries Guidelines) Rules

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Centre may widen ‘obscene’ content net to ‘half truths,’ criticism of social, public figures

These changes are being considered for part III of the IT Rules, which covers over-the-top (OTT) video platforms like Netflix, Prime Video and Disney+ Hotstar and digital news publications.

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‘It strikes at the heart of democracy’: Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, senior lawyer approach Bombay HC seeking striking down of Sahyog Portal, amended IT Rule

In September 2024, the Bombay High Court, with a 2:1 majority, struck down the amended IT Rules that allowed the government to establish a Fact Check Unit in a verdict on a plea by Kamra and others.

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