Supreme Court Directive on Social Media Conduct Guidelines:
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Union government to frame comprehensive guidelines to regulate conduct on social media, balancing freedom of speech with the right to dignity of individuals and communities.India has over 800 million internet users with rapidly growing social media penetration. Social media influencers, comedians, and podcasters often commercialise speech through monetised content.
Increasing incidents of hate speech, misinformation, and derogatory humour have triggered legal scrutiny.
