"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." observed the Karnataka High Court while dismissing X Corp’s petition that sought a ruling declaring that Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act does not empower Central government officials to issue blocking directions, arguing that such orders can only be made in accordance with the procedure laid down under Section 69A of the Act and the accompanying IT Rules.

Justice M. Nagaprassana observed that principles of American judicial thinking cannot simply be imported into the framework of Indian constitutional law. He further noted that even in the United States, the judicial approach to free speech has significantly evolved.

Order Awaited.

Case Title: X Corp v Union of India & Others., WP/7405/2025