HC seeks Centre’s stand on plea for removal of fake news, hate speech on social media

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Updated At : 04:47 PM Mar 11, 2020 IST

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New Delhi, March 11

The Delhi High Court Wednesday sought the Centre’s stand on a plea by former RSS ideaologue KN Govindacharya for removal of fake news and hate speech being circulated on social media and online platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Google.

A bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar also issued notice to Facebook, Google and Twitter on the plea which has sought details about the designated officers of these platforms.

The court will hear the matter on April 13. PTI

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