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In an affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court of India, the Central Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Centre has appealed to the apex court to modulate digital media by setting up certain rules, before regulating Electronic media or TV.
The affidavit was put up to the court in context of a case against a private channel Sudarshan TV over a program that alleged a conspiracy of Muslims infiltrating government services.
“While in a mainstream media, the publication/telecast is a one-time act, the digital media has faster reach from a wider range of viewership/readership and has the potential to become viral,” said the Centre.
Adding to the affidavit, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting also exclaimed “Considering the serious impact and the potential, it is desirable that if this Hon'ble Court decides to undertake the exercise, it should first be undertaken with regard to digital media as there already exists sufficient framework and judicial pronouncements with regard to electronic media and print media."
The centre has also requested the court to appoint an Amicus Curiae to aid the court in formulating the rules and guidelines for regulation.