23 Jul 2026
Meta ‘mistakenly’ blocked CJP spokesperson’s WhatsApp account amid content-blocking allegations
23 Jul 2026
23 Jul 2026
This is a link-enhanced version of an article that first appeared in The Economic Times.
Article Overview:
The article examines Meta’s mistaken suspension of CJP spokesperson Saurav Das’ WhatsApp account and the broader allegations of content blocking and platform moderation. It also highlights the increasing use of government requests for online content regulation and the evolving interpretation of Section 69A of the Information Technology Act.
Our Partner, Nikhil Narendran, shared his perspective. Here’s what he had to say:
“If you look at the transparency reports published by major platforms, the overall trend is fairly clear. Government requests for content removal and access restrictions have increased over the years, suggesting a much more active use of content regulation than we saw a few years ago.”
The provision is increasingly being used in situations beyond what was originally contemplated when it was enacted, raising concerns that the government is stretching the scope of its powers under the Information Technology Act.
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