Duty of TV anchors is to prevent hate speech: Supreme Court
The Hindu
Supreme Court wondered why the government continues to remain a mute spectator to hatred peddled in the electronic media
The Supreme Court on September 21 said the role of TV anchors is critical in monitoring that their shows do not descend into a flurry of hate speech.
The court said content on mainstream electronic media and social media remain largely unregulated. On TV, it is the duty of anchors to prevent hate speech.
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A Bench led by Justice K.M. Joseph said “we cannot hate any air” on TV.
The court wondered why the government continues to remain a mute spectator to hatred peddled in the electronic media.
The court was hearing a batch of petitions against the strident increase in volume of hate speech. The court posted the case for hearing on November 23.