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The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting is working on a Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill. https://mib.gov.in/broadcasting/soliciting-suggestionsfeedbackscommentsinputsviews-general-publicstakeholders-draft
The draft Bill was placed in public domain on 10.11.2023 along with the explanatory notes for comments of the stakeholders and the general public. Further additional time is being provided to solicit comments/ suggestions till 15th October, 2024.
Comment: S S : o, only deferment?
Facing criticism, Govt withdraws new draft of broadcast Bill https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/broadcast-bill-controversy-freedom-of-speech-code-of-ethics-it-act-violation-9510443/
There was pushback from independent content creators publicly, and big tech companies privately, over fears of government overreach.
At least three sources, including a senior government official and two industry executives, confirmed to The Indian Express that the ministry has now asked the stakeholders to return the draft Bill. The stakeholders received a call from the ministry to return their copies of the draft Bill, said sources.