In a significant development, the Supreme Court has temporarily halted the implementation of the Centre’s March 20 notification that established a fact-checking unit (FCU). This decision will remain in effect until the Bombay High Court delivers a final verdict on the petitions challenging the 2023 amendment to the IT Rules. The Union Electronics and IT Ministry had previously declared the FCU, under the Press Information Bureau, as a statutory body. This body was granted the authority to identify and flag what it perceives as misinformation related to the Central government and its agencies on social media platforms. The amended IT rules, which were enforced in April 2023, give the FCU the power to monitor social media content and flag any alleged misinformation pertaining to the Centre’s operations. PIB Fact Check Unit: Centre Notifies Press Information Bureau FCU Under IT Rules 2021.

Supreme Court Stays Centre's Notification on Fact Check Unit

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