Question Q.14GS2GS2

Is the growing demand for stricter regulation of online content justified, or does it pose a threat to the right to freedom of speech and expression? Examine in light of recent judicial pronouncements.

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Main Body

Online content moderation is done under Section 69A Information Technology act 2000 and IT Rules allied to it.

Justification being content moderation especially in online media

1Threat to national security and integrity eg false amount and false news on social media during ops saber

2undermine democratic norm eg sleepfake during elections in india

3Cyber harassment and cyber bullying

4women in European reported digital rape complaint

4vulnerability to radicalism due

to echo chamber effect

(eg) Terrorist using youth in terror organisation

5false narrative on social media and sensationalisation eg myth during COVID-19

Regulating have chilling effect on right to freedom of speech & expression

1may lead censuring individual freedom under state security guise.

(eg) Shreycashat case breakdown Section 66A of ITAA

3violates freedom of speech and access to knowledge eg Anuradhe Bhumi case

3May obstruct right to life to express query and use according to wishes under article eg arising sharen care

4allegation of content moderation

by social media ultimated eg (eg) Twitter (x) case against excess involvement of Indian government in supreme court.

Finding balance and way forward

1Safe harbour principle of social media intermediary should be respected

2transparency in policy and proper documentation of such restriction

3independent evaluation by parliament committee

4Model agency to any grievance redressal in coped take down, gravity and severity along with proportionality principle should be given priority.

5suggest responsible and coercive actions within and inside.

Challenges in inhouse procs

1allegation of parallel body outside judicial compehence

2not defined in any statue

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Conclusion

As per supreme court guideion, content regulation should mirrore of real and should hereafter your his safeguards to upheld righteous expression

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Comprehensive justifications provided
Addresses multiple aspects of concern
Relevant legal framework cited
Discusses judicial cases relevant to regulation
Addresses constitutional concerns
Multiple dimensions covered
Proposes balanced measures
Discusses constitutional safeguards
Addresses future direction

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Topper

ANKIT JARWAL

AIR 2052025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure

Fundamental Rights

Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression

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