The draft IT (Digital Code) Rules, 2026 seek to regulate online obscenity using Cable TV norms, age classification, and access controls. While protecting users, concerns over subjectivity, outdated standards, and privacy risks persist. A balanced approach needs consultations, nuanced regulation, and lessons from the EU’s Digital Services Act.
Click to View MoreGovernment proposed IT Rules guidelines to clarify "obscenity" for OTT and social media, addressing ambiguity in existing laws. While judicial standards have evolved from the 'Hicklin Test' to the 'Community Standards Test,' challenges remain in balancing free speech with subjective public morality and ensuring effective, large-scale enforcement.
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