Ranveer Allahabadia row: Govt examines need for law to regulate digital platforms

In the aftermath of angry protests over Ranveer Allahabadia's recent crass comments on a YouTube programme, 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.

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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.

The Ministry told the Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, headed by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, that while certain provisions exist under the current laws, there is a growing demand for a stricter and effective legal framework to regulate such harmful content.

It said, "This ministry has taken note of these developments and is in process of examining current statutory provisions and the need for a new legal framework."