Delhi High Court Orders Restoration of X Accounts, Permits Temporary Blocking of Objectionable Posts

The Delhi High Court has ordered the restoration of two X (formerly Twitter) accounts while permitting the temporary blocking of specific objectionable posts.

6 Apr, 10:57 — 6 Apr, 11:26

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Why this matters

This ruling is significant for free speech and online expression in India, particularly concerning parody and criticism of public figures. It sets a precedent for balancing government censorship powers with individual rights on social media platforms.

Key entitiesDelhi High Court X (formerly Twitter)Dr Nimo Yadav

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What sources agree on

The Delhi High Court ordered the restoration of two X accounts.
The court allowed for the temporary blocking of specific objectionable posts.
One of the restored accounts is a parody account.

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The Delhi High Court ordered the restoration of two X accounts.

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The court permitted the temporary blocking of 'objectionable posts'.

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One of the restored accounts is a parody X account named Dr Nimo Yadav.

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The government blocked the account for 'spreading false narratives' involving the PM and 'portraying him in bad taste'.

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The government's specific reasons for blocking the accounts, including claims of spreading false narratives and portraying the PM in bad taste.

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indian-expressMostly Factual147d ago

Delhi HC orders restoration of two X accounts, permits temporary blocking of ‘objectionable posts’

By Sohini Ghosh

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual147d ago

Delhi HC orders restoration of parody X account Dr Nimo Yadav, objectionable posts to remain blocked

The government said the account was blocked after it found that the account was “spreading false narratives" involving the PM and “portraying him in bad taste."

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First report: hindustan-times · 6 Apr, 10:57|Full coverage: 2 · 29m|Window: 29m

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hindustan-times6 Apr, 10:57First to report

Delhi HC orders restoration of parody X account Dr Nimo Yadav, objectionable posts to remain blocked

indian-express6 Apr, 11:26Latest update

Delhi High Court Orders Restoration of X Accounts, Permits Temporary Blocking of Objectionable Posts

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Delhi HC orders restoration of two X accounts, permits temporary blocking of ‘objectionable posts’

Delhi HC orders restoration of parody X account Dr Nimo Yadav, objectionable posts to remain blocked

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Delhi HC orders restoration of parody X account Dr Nimo Yadav, objectionable posts to remain blocked

Delhi HC orders restoration of two X accounts, permits temporary blocking of ‘objectionable posts’

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