New Delhi, February 19, 2025: A parliamentary panel has urged the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to assess the effectiveness of existing laws in tackling online vulgarity following the Supreme Court’s strong remarks in the Ranveer Allahbadia case.
The Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, led by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, has written to MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan, seeking a detailed note on whether current legal provisions, including the IT Act, 2000, require amendments to bring digital platforms under stricter scrutiny.
The panel expressed concerns over the misuse of digital and social media, emphasizing the need to protect societal values and safeguard the dignity of women and children, while still upholding freedom of speech under Article 19 of the Constitution.
The ministry has been directed to submit its report by February 25, treating the matter as “most urgent.”
Parliamentary Panel Seeks Review of IT Laws After Supreme Court’s Stand on Online Vulgarity
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