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Will SC's push for online content rules bring clarity or stifle free speech?

Livemint

Livemint · 1m ago

Will SC's push for online content rules bring clarity or stifle free speech?

The Supreme Court of India has urged the government to create guidelines to manage obscenity and vulgarity in online content without infringing on freedom of expression. This move has sparked mixed reactions among content creators. Some hope for clearer boundaries and reduced legal ambiguities, while others fear it might threaten creative freedom and lead to self-censorship. The court emphasized the need for regulations to curb inappropriate content while safeguarding constitutional rights.

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