3 verified cases involving Digital Rights, newest first.
A digital news portal has moved the Kerala High Court challenging the blocking of its Facebook page. The Court has issued notice to the Union and State governments, seeking information on whether any official order was issued to restrict access to the page.
On 20 October 2026, the Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that authorities must provide social media users with a copy of any takedown order issued against their content at the time it is sent to the intermediary, citing principles of natural justice. In the same judgment, the Court set aside a Haryana Police notice to Meta regarding the Haryana 24 News Network Facebook page and ordered the content restored within 24 hours.
In the matter of regulating online Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM), the Supreme Court delivered its judgment on 17 October 2026. The Court directed the Union Government to establish a national database for child sexual exploitation material and prohibited online platforms from hosting, promoting, or monetizing such content via subscription services. While acknowledging internet access as a fundamental right on 17 October 2026, the Court noted on 18 October 2026 that the existing Sahyog Portal requires further functional expansion to meet its requirements.
