New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday voiced serious concern over running of fake news on social media platforms and web portals, and said even news shown in a section of channels bears communal tone, which may bring a bad name to the country.Also Read - Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Fake, Communal News on Social Media, Some Channels
A bench headed by Chief Justice N V Ramana was hearing a batch of petitions including the one filed by Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind seeking directions to the Centre to stop dissemination of “fake news” related to a religious gathering at the Markaz Nizamuddin and take strict action against those responsible for it. Also Read - Supertech's 40-floor Residential Towers in Noida to be Demolished Within 3 Months, Supreme Court Cites 'Builder-authority Collusion'
“Everything shown in a section of private news channels bear a communal tone. Ultimately, this country is going to get a bad name. Did you ever attempt to regulate these private channels,” asked the bench. Also Read - Devastated Many Lives, Heart Wrenching to See Children's Survival at Stake: Supreme Court on Covid
Social media only listens to “the powerful voices” and several things are written against judges, institutions without any accountability, said the bench which also comprised justices Surya Kant and A S Bopanna.
“There is no control over fake news and slandering in web portals and YouTube channels. If you go to YouTube, you will find how fake news is freely circulated and...
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