Dissent in democracy vital; Code of Ethics under IT Rules 2021 a 'Sword of Damocles' hanging over people: Bombay High Court stays Rule 9

Criticism and acceptance of contra views is crucial in democracy, the Bombay High Court observed partially staying the operation of Rule 9(1) and (3) of the recently notified Information Technology (Guidelines for intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules, 2021). (AGIJ Promotion Of Nineteenonea Media Pvt. Ltd. & Anr. v. Union of India & Anr.)