online content regulation
Karnataka's Proposed Hate Speech Law: Understanding the 10-Year Jail Penalty and Key Provisions
Dec 10, 2025 06:31 pm CST
The Karnataka Hate Speech and Hate Crimes (Prevention) Bill, 2025, proposes severe penalties including up to 10 years imprisonment for repeat offenders. This comprehensive legislation defines hate speech broadly, establishes organizational liability, creates mechanisms for online content removal, and provides victim compensation while supplementing existing central laws. The bill is expected to generate significant debate regarding its implications for freedom of expression and police powers.
Supreme Court Demands Accountability for Social Media Content, Proposes Regulatory Framework
Nov 27, 2025 04:02 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has called for greater accountability for social media content creators, giving the Centre four weeks to establish regulations for user-generated content. During hearings related to the India's Got Latent case involving several YouTubers, the Court discussed creating an autonomous regulatory body, implementing content warnings, age verification systems, and stronger protections for vulnerable groups. The case highlights the delicate balance between freedom of expression and preventing harmful content in the digital age.
Comparing Taliban's Social Media Restrictions to China's Great Firewall: An In-Depth Analysis
Oct 10, 2025 01:38 am CST
This comprehensive analysis examines the parallels between Afghanistan's recent social media restrictions under Taliban rule and China's established Great Firewall system. The article explores how China maintains comprehensive control over its internet space, the technological mechanisms of digital censorship, methods of circumvention, and the potential motivations behind the Taliban's emerging digital control policies. Through expert insights, the piece investigates how authoritarian internet governance models are being replicated across various Asian nations with different levels of technological sophistication and ideological objectives.