Catergory

Section 69A

WebsiteBlocking

Vikatan unblocked : Madras HC gives interim relief

Vikatan’s website was blocked without prior notice, raising serious concerns about digital censorship and due process. With IFF’s legal support, this case highlights the urgent need for transparency in online content regulation.
06 March, 2025
4 min read
Apar GuptaApar Gupta & Gayatri MalhotraGayatri Malhotra
Censorship

Statement: In response to a takedown order by MIB, The Caravan has taken down its article pertaining to killings by the Army stationed in Jammu & Kashmir

In response to a takedown order by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting under Section 69A of the IT Act and the IT Rules, 2021, The Caravan has taken down its article pertaining to killings by the Army stationed in Jammu & Kashmir. 
14 February, 2024
2 min read
Internet Freedom FoundationInternet Freedom Foundation
RTI

REVEALED: MeitY and MIB admit to ordering censorship of internet posts talking about the Muzaffarnagar slapping incident; but refuse to say why because of “national security”

IFF will file appeals with the First Appellate Authority, challenging the rejection of these RTI requests.
05 October, 2023
5 min read
Tanmay SinghTanmay Singh
WebsiteBlocking

Delhi HC directs the Union of India to consider unblocking of Tanul Thakur’s satirical website if a disclaimer is put in place

Tanul Thakur's satirical website, was banned by MeitY without providing him a hearing or a copy of the ban order. the Delhi HC directed the Union of India to consider unblocking the website if a suitable disclaimer is put in place within 6 weeks.
21 July, 2023
3 min read
Gayatri MalhotraGayatri Malhotra
Twitter

Karnataka High Court Finds MeitY’s Blocking Orders Compatible with IT Act, Exemplary Costs for Non-Compliance Imposed on Twitter

On June 30, 2023, the Karnataka High Court in X Corp. v. Union of India, while dismissing Twitter Inc.’s challenge to the Blocking Orders issued by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology’s (“MeitY”) under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000 (“IT Act”),
01 July, 2023
7 min read
Radhika RoyRadhika Roy

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