Supreme Court Opens Doors To Social Media Regulation, Do You Agree To Restrictions?

The Supreme Court has triggered a major debate on digital content in India. While granting relief to YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, the court urged the Centre to regulate “obscene content” online. But what does this mean for content creators? India already leads the world in YouTube video removals, with over 2.25 million taken down in 2023. Now, the Indian government is pushing for stricter laws under the proposed Broadcast Bill. Creators may soon need a Content Evaluation Committee to review videos before publication, and failing to comply could mean criminal liability. Is this a necessary move to maintain ethical standards, or a blow to digital free speech?