In a matter of setback for the world’s richest man, the Karnataka High Court has delivered its verdict in the “Twitter vs. Union of India” case.
New Delhi: In a major development in the “Twitter vs. Union of India” matter, the Karnataka High Court has delivered its verdict in the case where it has upheld the central government’s right to block content through the Sahayog portal, calling social media regulation necessary. The decision has been taken in the case where Elon Musk-led social media platform X Corp, formerly known as Twitter Inc, was fighting against the Union of India, concerning freedom of speech and alleged unchecked censorship. Here are all the details you need to know about what the the Karnataka High Court has said on the “Twitter vs. Union of India” matter.
A bench of the Karnataka High Court upheld the central government’s right to block content through the Sahayog portal, calling social media regulation necessary. The bench, headed by Justice M. Nagaprasanna, stated that social media control is essential and that X’s (formerly Twitter) objection to the Sahayog portal is unfounded.
What Karnataka High Court has said on “Twitter vs. Union of India” matter?
The High Court also dismissed X Corp.’s petition seeking a declaration that Section 79(3)(B) of the Information Technology Act does not grant the central government the power to block information. The court stated that this argument lacks merit and that the government has the power to maintain law and order.
Justice Nagaprasanna while delivering the verdict stated, “The content on social media must be regulated and its regulation is a must, more so in cases of offences against women in particular, failing which right to dignity as ordained in the Constitution gets railroaded.”
What is the Twitter vs Union of India?
The “Twitter vs. Union of India” matter, also known as X Corp vs. Union of India, was a legal battle before the Karnataka High Court where Elon Musk-owned X Corp sought a court order against the Indian government’s alleged misuse of the IT Act to censor content and block accounts, particularly regarding the Sahyog Portal.
(With inputs from agencies)
