VERDICTUM.IN NEUTRAL CITATION NO. 2023/DHC/001676 Themes and messages; ii) Violence; iii) Nudity; iv) Sex; v) Language; vi) Drug and substance abuse; and (vii) Horror as described in the Schedule, as may be modified from time to time by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.” (Emphasis supplied) 46. The Part II ‘Issue Related Guidelines’ contained in Schedule of Rules of 2021 mention the following: “…(d) Language: 1. Language is of particular importance, given the vast linguistic diversity or our country. The use of language, dialect, idioms and euphemisms vary from region to region and are culture. specific. This factor has to be taken into account during the process of classification of a work in a particular category. 2. Language that people may find offensive includes the use of expletives. The extent of offence may vary according to age, gender, race, background, beliefs and expectations of the target audience from the work as well as the context, region and language in which the word expression or gesture is used. 3. It is not possible to set out a comprehensive list of words, expressions or gestures that are acceptable at each category in every Indian language. The advice at different classification levels, therefore, provides general guidance to consider while judging the level of classification for content, based on this guideline.” (Emphasis supplied) 47. The present case involves TVF Media Labs Pvt. Ltd. acting as an ‘online content curator’. It is the legal duty of the online content curator to ensure that the transmitted material aligns with the expectations of the intended audience in order to generate anticipated financial gains. Additionally, the content must not cross the fine line CRL.M.C. 2214/2020 & connected matters Page 25 of 41

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