Can India revoke Meta’s safe harbour protection? Why Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are under scrutiny

Meta is facing one of its biggest challenges in its largest market by active monthly users after a parliamentary panel questioned the company’s handling of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Facebook post while raising the possibility of withdrawing its safe harbour protection under Indian law.

The issue assumes significance amid broader concerns over Meta’s content moderation practices, including child sexual abuse material and deepfakes.