SC orders govt to allow social media operation only after registration
Summary
The Supreme Court has mandated the registration of both domestic and foreign social media platforms before operation, aiming to control misinformation and uphold judicial dignity in Nepal.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court ordered social media platforms to operate only after registration with competent authorities.
- The order emphasizes balancing freedom of expression with controlling misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation.
- The Press Council Nepal is tasked with setting standards and orienting judicial and media personnel on court information dissemination.
- The government and the Press Council are directed to implement policy, legal, and structural reforms to maintain judicial dignity and public trust.
