The government’s complaint raised the question of why Wikipedia should not be classified as a publisher rather than an intermediary.
A notification was issued by the Center to Wikipedia, highlighting numerous grievances regarding partiality and incorrect data present on the website. In the grievance, the authorities also questioned the classification of Wikipedia as a platform rather than a mere conduit, contemplating potential measures, as per PTI’s report.
The Information and Broadcasting Ministry’s communication highlighted concerns about potential editorial control exerted by a limited group over its pages.
Wikipedia proudly presents itself as a cost-free digital encyclopedia that enables volunteers to craft or modify articles related to individuals, topics, or diverse subjects.
Legal disputes have arisen in India concerning the accuracy and defamatory nature of the content offered by a well-known online information platform.
Amid an ongoing legal dispute in the Delhi High Court, a recent announcement from the government has surfaced. The renowned news agency Asian News International (ANI) is seeking details of individuals who modified an article mentioning ANI as the Indian government’s “propaganda tool.
Justice Subramonium Prasad, as quoted by Bar and Bench, questioned intermediaries, asking why they are concerned about edits. He emphasized that any baseless additions made by someone else would be removed as intermediaries are not present to safeguard such content.
The High Court found it concerning that Wikipedia positioned itself as an encyclopedia while simultaneously cautioning against endorsing its content.
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