Citing threat to public order, MHA orders blocking of Manipur killing video
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Why in news
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) requested the blocking of a viral video depicting a killing in Manipur to prevent a disturbance of public order.
Background
The MHA requested Meta, Google, and YouTube to remove a video of the January 21 killing of Mayanglambam Rishikant Singh. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued the blocking order on January 22 under the Information Technology Act.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyMeitY: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is the body responsible for issuing blocking orders.
- FactThe blocking order was issued on January 22 following the January 21 incident.
- PostDirector General (DIT), Cyber Laws & e-Security: The official through whom the State must serve notices.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the balance between the state's power to regulate online content for public order and the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory friction: Conflict between state-level security concerns and central government's oversight of digital platforms.
- Legal ambiguity: Challenges in defining 'public order' as a ground for blocking specific visual content under the IT Act.
- Platform accountability: The role of private intermediaries in policing content during periods of civil unrest.
Keywords: Public Order · Digital Governance · Freedom of Speech · Content Regulation · Information Technology Act
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