X Corp has filed a writ appeal before the Karnataka High Court challenging a single-judge ruling that upheld the legality of the Centre’s Sahyog portal used for content takedown orders. The appeal, submitted on November 14, is awaiting listing before a Division Bench.
X Corp said it will appeal the Karnataka High Court verdict upholding the government’s Sahyog portal, calling it a threat to free expression. The company argued the system bypasses due process and violates constitutional rights.
Karnataka HC has ordered the creation of a fully empowered Cyber Command Centre to fight rising digital crimes, stressing independence from politics. The court warned that without such a specialised agency, “justice will remain a mirage for thousands of victims.”
X Corp slammed the Centre’s ‘Sahyog Portal’ in the Karnataka High Court, warning that allowing one officer to decide what’s legal could lead to chaos. “It’s a disaster,” argued Sr. Advocate Raghavan, citing Shreya Singhal.
Justice M. Nagaprasanna in Karnataka High Court Today (July 25) pulled up an advocate for entering court with sunglasses on. The judge made a sarcastic remark, asking if it was 50 degrees inside the courtroom.
Today, On 18th July, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the Karnataka High Court that a fake ‘Supreme Court of Karnataka’ account was created on X, during a hearing on X Corp’s petition challenging the Centre’s new “Sahyog” portal.
Today, On 18th July, In the X Corp case, the Centre told the Karnataka High Court that “chilling effect is not a one and all solution” under Article 19(1)(a), defending evolving restrictions on free speech in the digital age.
Karnataka High Court will hear X Corp’s plea on July 8 against the Indian government’s ‘Sahyog’ portal, used for issuing content takedown orders. The court allowed X Corp to amend its petition and add respondents.
The Karnataka High Court dismissed BJP MLC CT Ravi’s petition to cancel a criminal case regarding obscene remarks against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, stating no relationship existed between his comments and legislative functions. The Court emphasized that immunity under Article 194 does not apply without a direct nexus to legislative duties.
The Karnataka High Court has directed the preservation of all emails and communications related to Byju’s insolvency case, stating, “Preserve all emails.” The interim order came in response to a petition by Byju Raveendran, aiming to secure crucial digital evidence amid ongoing proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
