Ranveer Allahabadia Controversy: misuse of freedom...?
Recently, well-known social media influencer Ranveer Allahabadia made a 'controversial comment' on a YouTube show. His comment was criticized across the country, after which the government is now going to take a tough stand on such content. In fact, in the last few years, the number of content showing 'obscenity and violence' on online platforms has not only increased but complaints are also coming continuously. According to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B), what is the law in india regarding pornographic content is being reviewed and soon a strict law can be brought on it.
In such a situation, the question arises whether the abuses or obscene dialogues given on social media or wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital platforms are really a misuse of the constitutional right to freedom of expression.
What has been said about freedom of expression in the Constitution?
Article 19(1)(a) of the indian Constitution gives the right that 'all persons in the country are free to express their opinion and share their ideology. But, there are some limitations on this right. These limitations are given in Article 19(2), which states that if a person's speech or expression goes against public order, national security, honor, or morality, then it can be banned.
What is the law regarding wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital media in the country?
The government has made IT Rules, 2021 to regulate wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital platforms. These come under Intermediate Guidelines and wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital media Ethics Code. The main purpose of this law is to prevent harmful or objectionable content being uploaded on the Internet.
Under these rules, social media, OTT platforms and wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital media platforms are given some responsibilities. Such as monitoring the content of users, and immediately removing any content from the platform if it seems illegal, violent, or obscene.
Under the IT Rules 2024, these platforms also have to tell who has posted the content. Apart from this, social media companies are also responsible to appoint a chief officer and take action on complaints within 24 hours.
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