“Constitutional Rights of Indians be respected by Intermediaries..”: R Chandrasekhar on new IT rules

Oct 29, 2022

New Delhi Oct 29 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Electronics & IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Oct 29 said that Intermediaries should respect constitutional rights of Indians. Speaking about the amended IT rules, Chandrasekhar said, “The new rules address the gaps that existed earlier. Intermediaries' platforms cannot be misused to upload criminal, illegal, content & any misinformation.” “Constitutional rights of India's citizens should be respected by intermediaries, esp. articles relating to free speech, liberty & non-discrimination. In order to strengthen accountability b/w user & intermediary we've brought a grievance appellate platform.”