In re: Natural justice requirements for social media takedown notices

Updates

1. News20 Oct 2026

   Social media users must be given copy of takedown order: Punjab and Haryana HC

   Although the IT Rules do not mention the need to inform the account holder, it is an obligation as per the ‘principles of natural justice’, the court said.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court ruled that social media companies must provide users with a copy of any takedown order.

   Who:

   The Punjab and Haryana High Court is the judicial body that made this decision for social media users.

   When:

   Reported on 20 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Punjab and Haryana High Court, Punjab.

   Why:

   The court determined this is necessary to follow the requirements of natural justice, meaning fair treatment for individuals.

   What it means:

   Social media platforms are now required to share formal instructions regarding content removal with the affected users.

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2. News19 Oct 2026

   Social media users must be given copy of takedown order: Punjab and Haryana High Court

   The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently said that authorities ordering takedown of a social media page must also inform the user while notifying the intermed

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The court ruled that social media companies must provide users with a copy of any takedown order.

   Who:

   The Punjab and Haryana High Court is the court making this legal decision.

   When:

   Reported on 19 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Punjab and Haryana High Court, Punjab.

   Why:

   The court determined this is necessary to follow the requirements of natural justice.

   What it means:

   Social media users will now receive official documentation when their content is ordered to be removed.

   Bar and Bench