The Bombay High Court expressed concerns about the recently amended Information Technology (IT) Rules, stating that they grant "unfettered power" to government authorities without clear guidelines. The court made these remarks while hearing petitions filed by various groups, including stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra, the Editors Guild of India, and the Association of Indian Magazines. These groups argue that the amended rules are arbitrary and unconstitutional and could negatively impact citizens` fundamental rights.

According to a PTI report, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Union government, clarified that the IT Rules were not designed to restrict free speech, satire, or criticism of the government, including the prime minister. Instead, the amendments aimed to establish a balanced mechanism to address the challenges posed by unregulated social media.