‘Social media regulation must’: Karnataka HC rejects X Corp’s plea, upholds Centre’s takedown powers

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday rejected the social media platform X Corp’s petition challenging the authority of the government officials to issue content takedown orders under the Information Technology Act.

“The content on social media needs to be regulated and its regulation is a must, more so in cases of offences against women in particular failing which right to dignity as ordained in the Constitution gets railroaded,” said Justice M. Nagaprassana while hearing the case, reported LiveLaw.