The BRICS TimesThe Karnataka High Court delivered a major blow to X (formerly Twitter) by rejecting its plea against the Central Government’s takedown orders. The court firmly stated that every platform operating in India must comply with Indian laws.
The Karnataka High Court has rejected X’s petition, delivering a significant setback to the social media platform. The court ruled that any company working in India must follow Indian laws. X had challenged the Central Government’s takedown orders, but the High Court dismissed its plea.
The bench clarified that no social media platform can function in India without oversight. Justice M. Nagaprasanna emphasized that every foreign social media company operating in the country must comply with Indian regulations. The petition filed by X was specifically against the government’s directive to remove certain online content.
X argued that the government’s order violated its right to freedom of expression. It also referred to U.S. legal standards, claiming that it operates globally according to its own policies. However, the High Court pointed out that X obeys American laws while refusing to comply with India’s takedown directives.
The court categorically stated, “Any platform functioning in India must respect and follow the laws of India.” It stressed that India cannot allow social media companies to operate without regulation and must ensure they abide by its rules.
