Supreme Court hears appeal by the Union challenging Bombay HC verdict which struck down Rule 3 of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023 (IT Rules Amendment), which empowered the Central government to establish Fact Check Units (FCUs) to regulate ‘fake news’ about its business finding it be violative of fundamental rights 

Supreme Court hears appeal by the Union challenging Bombay HC verdict which struck down Rule 3 of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023 (IT Rules Amendment), which empowered the Central government to establish Fact Check Units (FCUs) to regulate ‘fake news’ about its business finding it be violative of fundamental rights 

SG Tushar Mehta: There is no intent to suppress any humour, satire, or critique.

CJI Surya Kant: Question is of paramount importance and it is better the supreme court lays down the law. Questions by HC is crucial and it is about balancing without compromising the constitutional values

Sr Adv Arvind Datar: It is about fact check units and proper rules need to be framed. Blocking rules are there.. section 69 is there.

CJI: The way some of these platforms are acting. See some of the laid out examples.. how dangerous are these. I am not on individual but such news can damage reputation of the institution as well. Clear demarcated guidelines is needed.. but without putting any onus on those who spread it all needs to be seen. Not an issue with print media much. Look at the army, policies etc.