Delhi High Court Restores X Accounts Amid Controversy Over Government Blocking
Delhi HC orders restoration of two X accounts, permits temporary blocking of ‘objectionable posts’
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The Delhi High Court has ordered the restoration of two X accounts, 'DrNimoYadav' and 'Nher_who', while allowing temporary blocking of posts deemed objectionable by the government. The court emphasized the need for individual review rather than blanket account restrictions, highlighting procedural concerns regarding the government's actions.
- 01Delhi High Court restored two X accounts while allowing temporary blocking of specific posts.
- 02Account holders must provide identity details to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
- 03The court criticized the government's blanket blocking orders for lacking due process.
- 04X Corp expressed concerns about excessive restrictions on account holders' rights.
- 05The court mandated that the Ministry must inform account holders of objectionable posts for review.
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On Monday, the Delhi High Court directed the restoration of two X accounts, 'DrNimoYadav' and 'Nher_who', while permitting the temporary blocking of posts flagged as objectionable by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The account holders, Prateek Sharma and Kumar Nayan, were ordered to provide their identity details to MeitY. The court noted that the government's previous blanket blocking orders were issued without prior notice or a chance for the account holders to defend themselves, which it deemed illegal. X Corp had raised concerns that such actions excessively restrict users' rights, arguing for a more nuanced approach that focuses on individual posts rather than entire accounts. The court's ruling allows for the temporary blocking of specific posts while ensuring that the account holders are informed and can contest the allegations through a review committee. This decision underscores the importance of due process in online content regulation, particularly regarding freedom of expression in India.
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This ruling reinforces the importance of due process in online content regulation, potentially affecting how social media platforms manage government requests for content removal.
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