๐ Elon Musk's X Challenges Indian Government Over Censorship ๐ซ
X, formerly known as Twitter, is locked in a battle with the Indian government over censorship allegations. The platform claims the government abused its authority by pressuring it to block over 2,355 accounts, including prominent news outlets like Reuters, without proper judicial oversight ๐.
The Controversy:
- The Indian government used Section 69A of the IT Act to demand account blocks, citing national security and public order concerns ๐จ
- X argues this move circumvents the legal framework established by the 2015 Supreme Court ruling in Shreya Singhal, which requires court orders for content blocking โ๏ธ
- The government denies issuing fresh blocking orders and claims it worked to restore access to blocked accounts, including Reuters, after public outcry ๐ฃ๏ธ
The Sahyog Portal:
- X describes the portal as a "censorship tool" giving bureaucrats broad powers to demand content removal ๐
- The government insists it's meant to inform companies about their legal responsibilities ๐
The Stakes:
- X's fight for digital freedom in India could set a precedent for other platforms ๐
- A court ruling in favor of X might limit the government's ability to order content takedowns without judicial oversight ๐ซ
- The outcome remains uncertain as both sides remain firm #Musk #India #CryptoUpdate๐๐ฅ #market #news