INI9 - Nitin Pai talks to Jayant Choudhry on IT Rules 2011
Channel: iniacorn
Date: 2011-11-01

(Recorded November 1st, 2011, New Delhi)

Background: From Nitjn Pai's DNA article 

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/analysis_get-the-govt-to-review-new-it-rules_1556042 

"We don't need these draconian Information Technology rules to protect us from libel, paedophiles or incitement to violence. There are existing laws for that. A libel is a libel whether committed on paper or in ether. These rules, though, have the unacceptable consequence of stifling free speech. They weaken the ordinary citizen and put another coercive tool in the hands of the powerful and the intolerant. They must be reviewed.

Even though they came into force recently, they can be reversed. The government must place these rules before parliament, which can amend these rules. All it takes is for one MP to demand a discussion. There is time but it is short... only until Budget Session 2012."