Q9. A high-level committee headed by TK Vishwanathan is related to:
Q9. A high-level committee headed by TK Vishwanathan is related to:
The correct option is B (b) Hate speech on internet
The Home Ministry is examining a report given by a high-level committee formed to propose new laws or amendments to deal with hate speech on the internet. The committee, headed by TK Viswanathan, has submitted a report on this to the Home Ministry recently.
The committee was formed after the Supreme Court struck down section 66A of the Information Technology Act. Section 66A defines the punishment for sending “offensive” messages through a computer or any other communication device like a mobile phone or a tablet. A conviction can fetch a maximum of three years in jail and a fine.
Considering the growing menace of hate speech and abuse on the internet in the absence of the provision, the committee was reportedly set up to propose new laws and amendments in existing laws.
(b) Hate speech on internet
The Home Ministry is examining a report given by a high-level committee formed to propose new laws or amendments to deal with hate speech on the internet. The committee, headed by TK Viswanathan, has submitted a report on this to the Home Ministry recently.
The committee was formed after the Supreme Court struck down section 66A of the Information Technology Act. Section 66A defines the punishment for sending “offensive” messages through a computer or any other communication device like a mobile phone or a tablet. A conviction can fetch a maximum of three years in jail and a fine.
Considering the growing menace of hate speech and abuse on the internet in the absence of the provision, the committee was reportedly set up to propose new laws and amendments in existing laws.
