SC Declines PIL Seeking Removal of Social Media Content Allegedly Threatening Communal Harmony
The bench said the petitioner could pursue alternate remedies after seeking action against posts and memes tied to alleged anti-national content.
- On Wednesday, the Supreme Court refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation seeking removal of alleged anti-national content from social media platforms. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana rejected the plea filed by Ahmedabad-based petitioner Hitendra Kumar Parsottambhai Gadhiya.
- Lawyer Barun Sinha argued that social media platforms including X Corp and WhatsApp circulate anti-national slogans and fake news, claiming these posts incite mobs threatening national integrity and public order.
- The petition sought a writ of mandamus commanding the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to block content undermining constitutional functionaries, while alleging fake messages through SMS disrupted communal harmony.
- Chief Justice Surya Kant directed the petitioner to "pursue your alternate remedies" rather than granting relief. The bench also declined to consolidate the petition with another pending social media case.
- The plea alleged that security threats from unruly mobs under the banner of the so-called "CJP," coupled with circulated fake messages, resulted in the national capital and capitals of several states being "held hostage.
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Supreme Court Rejects PIL On Anti-National Content, Social Media Removal Plea
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a PIL by Ahmedabad-based petitioner Hitendra Kumar Parsottambhai Gadhiya seeking removal of anti-national content from X Corp, Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Supreme Court refuses to entertain PIL seeking removal of 'anti-national' social media content
The Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL seeking directions to the Centre and social media platforms to identify, remove and block content and memes related to alleged anti-national slogans and speeches.
The Economic Times
SC declines PIL seeking removal of social media content allegedly threatening communal harmony
The Supreme Court refused to accept a public interest litigation seeking to block anti-national content on social media. A petitioner alleged that such content threatened communal harmony and national integrity in India. The court suggested the petitioner pursue alternate legal remedies instead. Multiple social media platforms were named as respondents in the petition. The case highlights the ongoing concern regarding the impact of social media on public order.
Supreme Court rejects PIL to identify, remove and block anti-national content on social media platforms
The Supreme Court refused to accept a public interest litigation seeking to block anti-national content on social media. A petitioner alleged that such content threatened communal harmony and national integrity in India. The court suggested the petitioner pursue alternate legal remedies instead. Multiple social media platforms were named as respondents in the petition. The case highlights the ongoing concern regarding the impact of social media …
The Print
Hindustan TimesSC rejects plea for identifying, removing, blocking anti-national content on social media
New Delhi, Sep 23 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions to the Centre and social media platforms to identify, remove and block content and memes related to anti-national slogans and speeches. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana did not agree […]
SC Rejects PIL Seeking Removal Of Social Media Content Over Communal Disharmony, National Integrity & Judicial Independence
The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking directions to the Centre and social media platforms to identify, remove and block content allegedly promoting communal disharmony, threatening national integrity and undermining judicial independence. The petitioner was asked to pursue remedies with authorities.
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