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Centre notifies PIB’s fact check unit
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on March 20, 2024
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has officially established the Centre's 'fact check unit' in accordance with IT rules, as announced by the Press Information Bureau. This development follows a recent decision by the Bombay High Court to not prevent the Centre from setting up the FCU, a matter now under...
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Published on March 21, 2024 - 02:35
Supreme Court Puts Centre's Fact-Check Unit on Hold, Cites Protection of Freedom of Speech| Oneindia
The Supreme Court pauses the implementation of the Fact Check Unit, introduced by the Centre, amid concerns over freedom of expression. Stand-up comic Kunal Kamra and the Editors Guild of India raised objections, fearing censorship and infringement of rights. The Unit, part of IT rules, aimed to combat fake news but faced criticism over potential stifling of social media expression. The legal battle now unfolds in the apex court.
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