Key Ruling
Karnataka high court dismissed X Corp’s (formerly Twitter) petition challenging India’s Sahyog portal.
The court clarified that social media platforms operating in india must comply with indian laws.
Foreign companies cannot claim citizen rights under the Constitution.
Judgment highlights that online freedom comes with responsibility, including preventing misuse, protecting dignity, and stopping offences against women.
About the Sahyog Portal
Sahyog is an online government system for issuing takedown orders for illegal content on social media.
X Corp argued the portal bypasses Section 69A of the IT Act and ignores supreme court guidelines from the Shreya Singhal case.
X Corp claimed that, as a U.S.-based company, it should not be bound by indian takedown orders.
The court rejected this argument, noting that communication regulation has existed historically (from postal systems to modern platforms like WhatsApp, Instagram, and X/Twitter).
The court confirmed Sahyog is legal, serves public interest, and helps remove harmful content efficiently.
Petition dismissed as X Corp lacked standing under indian law.
Freedom vs Responsibility
The court stressed that freedom of speech is not absolute and applies to citizens, not foreign companies.
Platforms in india must balance liberty with accountability.
Justice Nagaprasanna noted that X Corp follows U.S. takedown laws but cannot ignore indian laws.
The court emphasized that unchecked online freedom can harm society.
Broader Implications
Social media platforms must follow Indian law while operating in the country.
Sahyog provides a structured, legal mechanism to manage content responsibly.
Ruling confirms India’s strict but necessary approach to wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital regulation.
Sends a clear message: operate in india, follow indian rules, and recognize that online freedom comes with duties.
Conclusion
Karnataka HC’s judgment reinforces the idea that online platforms cannot claim immunity from indian legal frameworks.
Platforms must ensure compliance, protect citizens’ rights, and manage content responsibly.
Highlights India’s ongoing effort to regulate wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital spaces while safeguarding public interest.
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