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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The increased penetration of internet and rapid flow of information, with infinite call for regulation of online content. Stricter regulation of online content is justified due to following reasons: (1) Mis information, fake news, propaganda, etc create social conflict, extremes laws and oten: (2) Pornographic content and its rapid penetration mask moral and political regulatory . (3) The nature of social media platform by facilitating content for vested interest raises trusting democracy (i.e during election).
frequency also threaten right to freedom expression, informations and internet, with is also linked with online content. (5) Regulating online content will be Use cable press censorship. Thus consensus building by dispute and discernation to regulate online content is required balancing included stats and societal morality.
Indian constitution envisaged active judiciary which actively participates in ensuring free and fair justice sytem not only in country but also in its own functioning. The in house procedure adopted by Apex court to inquire into allegations of misconduct against judges, have successfully esctored defect erring judges in following ways: (1) The formation of inquiring committee act as or small court itself court to inquire upon misconduct. (2) It has power to call upon evidence, check proofs and cut for cuteness to effectively investigate as accused.
Conclusion
Thus consensus building by dispute and discernation to regulate online content is required balancing included stats and societal morality. With effective reform in house procedure siting committee monitoring to inquire with third party experts members from other courts, can increase effiencies of in house procedure in Apex Court.
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PRAJAPATI JITENDRA
Executive, Judiciary, Ministries and Pressure Groups
Fundamental Rights and Freedom of Expression
Regulation of Online Content and Freedom of Speech
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