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Delhi Police Requests Takedown of Internet Freedom Foundation's X Account
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What Happened?
Delhi Police has requested the removal of the Internet Freedom Foundation's account on X, citing alleged defamation of the RSS. The IFF plans to challenge this action legally.
Key points
- Delhi Police issued notices to X for removing IFF's account and posts.
- The IFF received two notices on November 3 demanding takedown of 37 posts.
- The police cited defamation under Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
- IFF claims the police action is unlawful and lacks proper legal basis.
- The IFF has demanded the withdrawal of the takedown requests.
Key insights
- The police's actions may set a precedent for future censorship cases.
- Legal challenges could impact how social media platforms handle similar requests.
- The outcome may influence public perception of government transparency in online matters.
Why it matters
This situation highlights ongoing tensions between digital rights organizations and government actions regarding online censorship.
Entities
Delhi Police· OrganizationInternet Freedom Foundation· OrganizationRSS· OrganizationX· PlatformBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita· Legislation
Source
Times Now
