The Indian government’s aggressive use of IT Rules to demand the takedown of political meme pages has sparked fierce legal debates. Authorities frequently classify satirical memes as threats to public order, utilizing rapid executive gag orders to silence digital critics.
The Bharat Media Association firmly opposes this overreach. Blanket censorship of political satire destroys the...
Governments are increasingly resorting to total internet blackouts and digital shutdowns to control the flow of information during elections and civil unrest. By cutting off digital networks, authorities effectively blindfold independent journalists, preventing them from filing live reports or documenting potential state-sponsored human rights abuses. This forced digital isolation...
The J&K Government's proposed "Draft New Media Policy-2026" aims to tighten control over digital and social media platforms. As traditional print media faces severe censorship, digital spaces have become the final refuge for independent Kashmiri reporters. However, this new policy introduces specialized "Fake News" Nodal Officers to track and flag online content in real-time.
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Defending digital media power, the Supreme Court has firmly rejected the notion that the vast scale of technology justifies blanket censorship. Executive orders directing arbitrary content removal from digital platforms are now facing intense judicial review. The Court mandated that digital takedowns must involve reasoned orders and strict procedural safeguards.
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The newly introduced Sahyog portal allows governments to send aggressive takedown requests to digital platforms, demanding total compliance within a mere three hours under the amended IT Act. This rapid-fire censorship mechanism aims to instantly erase critical public discourse before it gains traction. Independent digital platforms are fighting back against these draconian rules to keep vital...
In a dangerous escalation for digital media, the Intelligence Department of the Telangana Police initiated investigations into the social media news outlet TeluguScribe, utilizing stringent anti-terror legislation. Media rights organizations strongly condemned this tactic, warning that applying terror laws to digital news outlets is a draconian method meant to silence criticism and...
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