Bombay High Court declares IT Rules amendments unconstitutional, violating Indian Constitution rights 14 and 19.
The Bombay High Court has declared the central government's amended IT Rules unconstitutional, which aimed to create a Fact-Check Unit to identify fake content on social media. The court found these rules violated Articles 14 and 19 of the Indian Constitution, which protect equality and freedom of speech. The vague definitions of "fake, false, and misleading" were also criticized. This ruling followed petitions from Kunal Kamra and other groups challenging the amendments.
September 20, 2024
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