Rights organisations voice concerns about IT Rules amendment for government fact-checking unit

  • Rights organisations are voicing concerns about the IT Rules amendment for a government fact-checking unit.
  • They are concerned that the amendment could threaten press freedom.
  • The terms “fake, false and misleading” have no legal definition and can be used to arbitrarily demand removal of online content such as editorials, investigative journalism, and satire.

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