Bombay HC’s judgement reinforces the principle that governments should not have the power to unilaterally determine the truth or regulate user generated content. As India continues to navigate its digital governance landscape, the judgement sets an important precedent for the creation of laws that upholding the constitutional rights while still addressing the legitimate need for regulating misinformation in the digital age.
Calling the system rife with executive interference, Mishi Choudhary, Founder of Software Freedom Law Centre India (SFLC.in) says, “India has established an extensive system of Executive interference through Rules where the Government has control and power over content.” She argues that most democracies follow a notice-and-takedown mechanism, where content flagged as problematic is removed after judicial oversight or by platforms themselves without direct government involvement.
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Fact Check Units: Need For Regulations On Privacy And Competition Rather Than Content Control Say Legal Experts
