[4] It was subsequently revoked and the 2023 draft has been revived,[5] The bill would replace the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act of 1995 and encompass a wider range of platforms and technologies.

[7] The revoked 2024 draft would have brought online content creators under the ambit of the law by introducing a new category called "digital news broadcasters".

The broad scope of the bill, encompassing even individual content creators, raises concerns about government overreach and potential censorship.

argue that vague content codes and subjective interpretations could stifle creative expression and limit the diversity of voices.

[13][14][15] The two-tier self-regulation system, with government intervention as a backup, might not provide adequate safeguards against arbitrary decisions and suppression of dissent.