Karnataka HC permits social media platforms to file ‘blocking orders’ in a sealed envelope

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The Karnataka High Court (HC) on Tuesday (July 26) allowed the microblogging platform Twitter to present various ‘blocking orders’ issued by the union government in a sealed envelope before it.

A single-judge bench led by Justice Krishna S Dixit also directed Twitter to share the documents with the government’s counsel. The orders were issued during a hearing on a writ petition filed by Twitter challenging the legality of a series of “blocking orders” issued by authorities under the Information Technology Act of 2000. Advocate Mukul Rohatgi argued on Twitter’s behalf that the government had failed to record the reasons for ordering the closure of accounts. “We must explain to account holders why their accounts have been blocked.” If this continues, our entire business will be forced to close,” Rohatgi was quoted as saying.

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Hi, I'm Sreejit Kumar, a journalist with a Master's degree in Journalism. Through my education and professional experience, I have developed a keen eye for detail and a passion for uncovering the truth. As an author for this news website, I am committed to delivering accurate, timely, and engaging stories that inform and entertain our readers.

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Karnataka HC permits social media platforms to file ‘blocking orders’ in a sealed envelope

The Karnataka High Court (HC) on Tuesday (July 26) allowed the microblogging platform Twitter to present various ‘blocking orders’ issued by the union government in a sealed envelope before it.

A single-judge bench led by Justice Krishna S Dixit also directed Twitter to share the documents with the government’s counsel. The orders were issued during a hearing on a writ petition filed by Twitter challenging the legality of a series of “blocking orders” issued by authorities under the Information Technology Act of 2000. Advocate Mukul Rohatgi argued on Twitter’s behalf that the government had failed to record the reasons for ordering the closure of accounts. “We must explain to account holders why their accounts have been blocked.” If this continues, our entire business will be forced to close,” Rohatgi was quoted as saying.

Disclaimer

We strive to uphold the highest ethical standards in all of our reporting and coverage. We StartupNews.fyi want to be transparent with our readers about any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in our work. It’s possible that some of the investors we feature may have connections to other businesses, including competitors or companies we write about. However, we want to assure our readers that this will not have any impact on the integrity or impartiality of our reporting. We are committed to delivering accurate, unbiased news and information to our audience, and we will continue to uphold our ethics and principles in all of our work. Thank you for your trust and support.

Sreejit Kumar
Sreejit Kumar
Hi, I'm Sreejit Kumar, a journalist with a Master's degree in Journalism. Through my education and professional experience, I have developed a keen eye for detail and a passion for uncovering the truth. As an author for this news website, I am committed to delivering accurate, timely, and engaging stories that inform and entertain our readers.

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