Citizens Have 'Right to Free Speech', Not State's Duty to Ensure They Only Know the Truth Court on IT Amendment Rules: Bombay High Court

In a landmark judgment, the Bombay High Court has ruled that the amendments to the Information Technology Rules, 2021 are unconstitutional. This decision, articulated by Justice Atul Chandurkar, highlights crucial aspects of freedom of speech and the role of the government in regulating information. Case Background The judgment stems from a series of petitions led by comedian Kunal Kamra, challenging the legality of Rule 3(1)(b)(v). This rule permits the Central…