Elon Musk’s X Disagrees With Karnataka HC Order Giving Police Authority for Arbitrary Takedowns via Sahyog Portal, Vows To Defend Freedom of Speech in India
Elon Musk’s X raised concerns over a Karnataka High Court order allowing police to issue arbitrary content takedown requests via the Sahyog portal. X said the order bypasses Section 69A of the IT Act, violates Supreme Court rulings, and infringes citizens’ constitutional right to free speech. The platform vowed to defend free expression in India.
Elon Musk's X shared its concerns about the recent order by a Karnataka court in India, which gives police officers the authority to issue arbitrary takedown orders through the Sahyog portal. X said, 'This new regime has no basis in law, circumvents Section 69A of the IT Act, violates Supreme Court rulings, and infringes Indian citizens’ constitutional rights to freedom of speech and expression.' The platform further added that content on X would be removed solely based on allegations of 'illegality' and without judicial review or due process. X noted that the Bombay High Court's recent ruling on a similar regime was also unconstitutional and said it would defend free expression in India. Arattai App: Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas Congratulates Zoho on Successful Launch of Its ‘Made in India’ Instant Messaging App.
X Denies Karnataka HC and Bombay HC Order on Arbitrary Takedowns by Police Using Sahyog Portal
X is deeply concerned by the recent order from the Karnataka court in India, which will allow millions of police officers to issue arbitrary takedown orders through a secretive online portal called the Sahyog. This new regime has no basis in the law, circumvents Section 69A of…
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