Srinagar, Feb. 23 -- The Information and Broadcasting Ministry is examining the existing statutory provisions and the need for a new legal framework to regulate "harmful" content on digital platforms, indicating the government's move to sharpen its vigil over them following the outcry over Ranveer Allahbadia's crass comments on a YouTube programme.
In its reply to a parliamentary panel's communication over the issue, the ministry said there is a growing concern in the society that the constitutional right of "freedom of expression is being misused to showcase obscene and violent content on digital platforms".
It told the Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology headed by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey that while certain pro...