Bombay High Court Strikes Down Controversial IT Rules

The Bombay High Court has declared the amended Information Technology Rules, aimed at identifying and regulating fake content on social media, as 'unconstitutional.' The decision followed a split verdict earlier this year and a subsequent tie-breaker ruling by Justice A S Chandurkar.

The Bombay High Court has struck down the controversial Information Technology Rules aimed at regulating fake content on social media, deeming them 'unconstitutional.'

A single bench of Justice A S Chandurkar ruled that the vague and broad nature of the amended rules could have a chilling effect on both individuals and social media intermediaries.

The verdict followed petitions from entities like stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and the Editors Guild of India, who argued that the rules infringed on fundamental rights.

(With inputs from agencies.)