Topic: IT Rules, 2021

The IT Rules, 2021, represent a significant expansion of government control over online content in India, enabling authorities to censor material deemed objectionable. This framework has led to the blocking of videos and channels that criticize the government, raising serious concerns about free speech and the right to dissent. The implications for individual privacy and expression are profound, as these rules empower surveillance and censorship under the guise of maintaining public order.