Elon Musk’s X ‘deeply concerned’ by Karnataka high court order over content takedown, plans appeal

Social media platform X on Monday said it was “deeply concerned” by the Karnataka High Court’s decision to dismiss its petition challenging the government’s content removal mechanisms, and announced plans to appeal, citing violations of free speech and constitutional rights.

Elon Musk-owned X has been locked in a prolonged tussle with Indian authorities over New Delhi’s strengthened content regulation framework, which allows police officers and officials to issue takedown orders directly to platforms through a portal called Sahyog.