Archive · 2 Dec 2025

Supreme Court Seeks Social Media Content Screening Mechanism

Supreme Court Seeks Social Media Content Screening Mechanism

The Supreme Court in India wants the government to make a plan to check social media posts before they are shared.

This is to stop false information that can cause harm, like riots or lynchings.

The court wants a filter that stops bad content but allows people to criticize the government.

However, there are worries that the government might use this plan to silence people who disagree with them.

The court says the plan must be independent and fair to protect people's right to speak freely.

It's important to find a balance between stopping harmful information and allowing free speech.

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