Cyberlaw Paper on Network Neutrality

CYBERLAW PAPER ON NETWORK NEUTRALITY
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Cyberlaw Paper on Network Neutrality
The concept of "network neutrality" has been one of the primary debates in most governments worldwide. The topic is controversial as it varies depending on one's perspective. The neutrality rule prevents the internet service providers from taking specific measures, such as blocking users from accessing certain websites or introducing tariffs to users. Some providers take these measures to obtain resources to fund their systems and sustain their operations. The network neutrality guidelines bars these service providers from implementing these measures. Instead, the neutrality rules advocate for a free system in which users are able to access websites at whichever time they need it.
Consequently, preventing these websites from conducting such processes denies them the support needed to sustain themselves. Therefore, when the issue in light of the service providers is addressed, the neutrality rule is terrible. However, considering the user's perspective, a law should prevent users from discriminating against certain websites. The measure also allows customers to explore their innovativeness and access complete information in their areas of interest. Thus, users perceive this rule as a plausible idea. A critical review of the pros and cons that scholars provide regarding this rule shows that it is an excellent idea that policymakers should only refine to benefit both the service providers and the users despite the protests. Because of the topic's broad nature, with each country having different reasons for its implementation, the decision will ultimately depend on the policy's goals. 
Governments in developed countries, including the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom, have been mulling over the need to institute a legislative or regulatory action that will prevent internet service providers from interfering with their networks. The issue is not limited to developed nations but also other countries around the world. In 2016, India weighed in on the subject by allotting the Prohibition of Discriminatory Tariffs for Data Services Regulations. The Indian government favored the principle of internet neutrality, which suggests users, websites, and other parties should not be discriminative against certain content. Instead, they should treat all content equally and only judge it based on moral ethics. Consequently, Indian users treat all content aired on their websites equally. The service providers also endeavor to produce good quality content that morally benefits people. The above measures support the idea that implementing the net neutrality principle will not have a significant impact on societal operations as the opponents of the principle tend to presume.[Van Schewick, Barbara. "Network neutrality and quality of service: What a nondiscrimination rule should look like." Stanford Law Review (2015): 1-166.] [Cheruvalath, Reena. "Internet neutrality: a battle between law and ethics." International Journal for the Semiotics of Law-Revue internationale de Sémiotique juridique 31, no. 1 (2018): 145-153.]
India's adoption of the ...