India: Signed Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023 including emergency communications powers
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Signed Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023 including emergency communications powers
On 24 December 2023, the Telecommunications Bill 2023, including emergency communications powers, was signed into law by the Indian President. The Bill aims to establish a system to respond to public emergencies and situations in the interest of pub…
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation authority governance
Regulated Economic Activity
infrastructure provider: internet and telecom services, messaging service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2022-09-21
in consultation
2022-11-20
processing consultation
2023-12-18
under deliberation
2023-12-20
under deliberation
2023-12-21
adopted