X To Fight Indian Court Ruling On Content Takedown System
X says it will fight Indian court ruling on content takedown system, challenging India’s new Sahyog censorship portal.
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X To Fight Indian Court Ruling On Content Takedown System
X says it will fight Indian court ruling on content takedown system after the Karnataka High Court upheld the government’s Sahyog portal. The company argues the system is unconstitutional, overly secretive, and a direct threat to free expression online. Image : Google What The Court Ruled The Karnataka High Court dismissed X’s petition last week, backing the government-run Sahyog system. According to the court, X — as a foreign company — cannot claim freedom of speech rights under India’s constitution. This was a blow to the platform, which had argued the system allows police to issue arbitrary takedown orders without judicial review. What Is The Sahyog Portal? Launched in late 2024, Sahyog — meaning “assistance” in Hindi — is India’s automated content takedown platform. It allows government agencies to directly order platforms to remove content flagged as unlawful. Google, Meta, and ShareChat have already joined the system, but X has stood firm in refusing compliance. Why X Is Pushing Back X …
