Mission Save Constitution vs Union of India — Instagram account withholding

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1. 28 Oct 2026Hearing

   Delhi High Court issues notice to Meta and Centre in plea against Instagram account block

   The Delhi High Court has issued notices to both the Central Government and Meta Platforms in response to a petition challenging the blocking of the Instagram account 'Bring Back Ballot'.

   Bar and Bench

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Delhi High Court officially asked the government and Meta to respond to a legal complaint.

   Who:

   The Delhi High Court is the court hearing the case. Mission Save Constitution is the group bringing the petition. The Union of India is the government agency involved. Meta Platforms is the company that owns Instagram.

   When:

   Reported on 28 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Delhi High Court in Delhi.

   Why:

   The court issued these notices because there is a challenge against the blocking of the Bring Back Ballot account.

   What it means:

   The government and Meta must now provide their formal responses regarding the account blockage to the court.

2. 27 Oct 2026News

   Delhi HC seeks response from Centre in plea against withholding Instagram handle 'Bring Back Ballot'

   The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued notice to Central Government in a plea challenging the withholding of the Instagram handle @bring_back__ballot in India. The “Bring Back Ballot” initiative is of Petitioners Mission Save Constitution and advocate Mehmood Pracha, the National Convenor.

   Asian News International

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Delhi High Court asked the government to explain why it blocked an Instagram account.

   Who:

   Mission Save Constitution and Mehmood Pracha are the petitioners, the Union of India is the government, and the Delhi High Court is the judge.

   When:

   27 Oct 2026.

   Where:

   Delhi High Court, Delhi.

   Why:

   The petitioners challenged the government's decision to withhold their Instagram handle in India.

   What it means:

   The Central Government must now provide a formal response to the court regarding this complaint.