["UPSC Jihad" matter] Before regulating TV channel or series, inevitable to start exercise with digital media: Centre tells Supreme Court
Apart from spreading hatred and instigation to cause violence and even terrorism, content on web-based digital media is also capable of tarnishing the image of individuals and institutions, the Centre's affidavit states.
The Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has informed the Supreme Court that any endeavour to regulate television channels or series has to begin with the role of "uncontrolled" digital media.