The Indian government has recently announced new guidelines for social media platforms and digital news outlets, requiring them to appoint grievance officers in India to address user complaints. These guidelines are aimed at regulating digital content and ensuring accountability of social media platforms. The move comes as part of the government’s efforts to monitor and regulate online content to prevent the spread of fake news and misinformation. The guidelines also require social media platforms to disclose the origin of any “mischievous” messages and remove content within 36 hours of a legal order. Failure to comply with the guidelines could result in the platforms losing their legal protections as intermediaries. This development is seen as a step towards holding social media platforms accountable for the content shared on their platforms. The government has stated that these guidelines are necessary to maintain law and order in the country and prevent the misuse of social media platforms. The move has been met with mixed reactions, with some praising the government for taking steps to regulate digital content, while others have raised concerns about freedom of speech and censorship. It remains to be seen how social media platforms will implement these guidelines and how they will impact the digital landscape in India going forward.