Supreme Court rejects lady doctor’s claim that access to WhatsApp is fundamental right; suggests can use Zoho’s Arattai app

Supreme Court of India has recently dismissed a petition filed by a lady doctor who claimed that her access to WhatsApp was a fundamental right, after her account was blocked by the messaging platform. However, the Apex Court ruled that the ruse of a private messaging service does not fall under the purview of constitutionally protected rights. The petitioner approach the Supreme Court of India seeking restoration of her WhatsApp account. Dr. Raman Kundra argued that platform was essential for her professional and personal communication. But, the bench led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, observed that WhatsApp is a private entity and users are not bound by its terms of service.