Government enforces norms of journalistic conduct through PCI, programme code and IT rules to curb fake and defamatory content across print, tv & digital platforms

The government counters fake news and misinformation across print, TV, and digital platforms through existing legal frameworks.

These include the PCI's Norms of Journalistic Conduct for print, the Programme Code under the Cable Television Networks Act for TV, and the IT Rules, 2021, for digital media. Additionally, a PIB-led Fact Check Unit and provisions under Section 69A of the IT Act help manage digital content.