Past Meta Controversies Highlight Need for Robust IT Legislation in India

Meta’s track record of repeated disputes—from the 2020 CSAM scandal to recent political content bans—underscores the urgency of updating India’s Information Technology Act. The current law, originally enacted in 2000 and amended in 2008, does not adequately address the rapid evolution of social‑media, artificial intelligence and deep‑fake technology. Bhatia called on lawmakers to enact a modern IT code that sets clear, zero‑tolerance standards for harmful digital content.