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Partner in the Dispute Resolution practice at the Mumbai office of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas. Srinivas has experience in civil and commercial disputes before courts and tribunals across the country and also advises on white-collar crime issues. He can be reached at srinivas.chatti@cyrilshroff.com

From Harbour to Hardships? Understanding the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 – Part IV

Introduction

This is in continuation to the series on the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (“2021 Rules”). This article examines the Rule[1] that proposed the creation of a fact-checking unit (“FCU”) and the subsequent legal challenge before the Bombay High Court, which has led to this specific rule being declared unconstitutional.Continue Reading From Harbour to Hardships? Understanding the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 – Part IV