SC: Need to pre-screen social media content

The Supreme Court has directed the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to draft a mechanism for pre-screening user-generated content on social media. The court emphasized the need for a preventive measure to curb the rapid spread of potentially damaging or anti-national content before it goes viral, acknowledging the limitations of post-takedown actions.

Nov 28, 2025 - 05:35
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SC: Need to pre-screen social media content
The Supreme Court has directed the Information and Broadcasting Ministry to draft a mechanism for pre-screening user-generated content on social media. The court emphasized the need for a preventive measure to curb the rapid spread of potentially damaging or anti-national content before it goes viral, acknowledging the limitations of post-takedown actions.

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