US EditionIndia criticises X for calling compliance website a censorship tool
- India has criticized X for labeling its official website as a 'censorship portal', asserting it notifies tech companies about harmful content, according to court papers reviewed by Reuters.
- The Indian government contends that X misinterpreted the IT Act, claiming that the website serves to notify due diligence obligations without issuing blocking orders.
- X claims that the government is unlawfully expanding its censorship powers; however, India calls this concern 'groundless' and legally incorrect.
- The Karnataka High Court has yet to rule on the matter, with further hearings scheduled for April 3.
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Yes PunjabCentre slams X for ‘censorship portal’ claim, defends Sahyog in Karnataka HC
Bengaluru: The Union government has strongly objected to Elon Musk-owned X Corp’s characterisation of the ‘Sahyog’ portal as a “censorship portal”, filing an objection in the Karnataka High Court. The Centre argued that X had misinterpreted key provisions of the IT Act, particularly the distinctions between Section 69A and Section 79(3)(b). X Corp contends that Section 79(3)(b) does not empower the government to issue blocking orders, as that au…
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