The Information and Broadcasting Ministry is examining the existing statutory provisions. There is a growing demand for a stricter and an effective legal framework to regulate such harmful content. The committee will hold its next meeting on February 25 to discuss the issue. The issue has come to the fore after the crass comments of social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia drew wide condemnation. The Supreme Court granted him protection from arrest, but also made very critical observations about his comments. He has since been charged with making obscene and obscene comments on social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The case is currently before the Delhi High Court. For confidential support on suicide matters call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org. In Europe, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline on 0800-9090.
