Is Regulating Disinformation at Odds with Free Speech? An Analysis of India’s Approach
In February 2022, I wrote on the need to penalise online disinformation or “fake news” on Indian social media to protect the freedom of thought of Indian citizens. While the...
India’s Regulatory Response to Online Misinformation Arguably Violates International Human Rights Law
Amid vehement opposition from media organisations, and following a flawed public consultation process, on April 6, 2023, India’s federal IT ministry amended Rule 3(1)(b)(v) of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines...
Jammu and Kashmir Media Policy 2020: A Veil Covering Freedoms
Through an order dated 15th May 2020, the Jammu and Kashmir Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) issued a revised Media Policy 2020 (hereinafter “the Policy”). The Media Policy...
Brazil’s ‘fake news’ bill threatens to harm internet freedom and individual rights
The Brazilian Senate approved a bill to fight fake news on 30 June 2020. The bill now goes to the lower house and will need the President’s approval afterwards. This...
