News Broadcasters Association moves Kerala HC challenging 2021 IT Rules
News Broadcasters Association moves Kerala HC challenging 2021 IT Rules
In a fresh petition, the News Broadcasters Association (NBA) has stated that the new Rules give the government authorities excessive power to unreasonably restrict media rights.
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UPDATED: July 9, 2021 06:42 IST
The NBA petition in the Kerala High Court is one of the many petitions filed in High Courts across the country by digital media organizations challenging the validity of the Rules. (File photo)
In a fresh petition, the News Broadcasters Association (NBA) has moved the Kerala High Court, challenging the 2021 Information Technology Rules on the grounds that they violate the freedom of speech and expression of the media under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.