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9 August 2026

Meta Content Restriction in India

The topic involves the application of the IT Rules 2021 regarding content regulation and touches upon the internal security debate surrounding the use of non-lethal weapons in conflict-prone regions.

1 min read Day 7 of 10 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Meta has restricted access to a news report on Instagram regarding a pellet gun victim in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The restriction was implemented citing legal requirements under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules.
  • The use of pellet guns by security forces has been a subject of judicial scrutiny, with petitions currently before the Supreme Court.
  • In 2016, over 6,000 civilians sustained pellet injuries during widespread street protests in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The Jammu and Kashmir government has provided rehabilitation support, such as an LPG dealership, to specific victims of pellet injuries.

Part of a longer story

This is day 7 of 10 in Regulation of AI-generated political content and deepfakes, which has been running since 2 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Examine the role of the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules in regulating digital content and the balance between state security and freedom of speech. 150 words
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  2. The use of non-lethal weapons in crowd control often raises significant human rights concerns. Discuss the legal and ethical challenges associated with the use of such measures in internal security operations, and the role of the judiciary in ensuring accountability. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under which legal framework has Meta recently restricted access to specific content on its platform in India?

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