Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and senior advocate Haresh Jagtiani have approached the Bombay High Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Centre’s Sahyog Portal. They argue that the portal enables arbitrary online content takedowns without notice or hearing, violating free speech and Supreme Court safeguards.
Senior judges of the Delhi High Court flagged the growing threat of digital extortion and fake “digital arrest” scams, warning that cybercriminals often stay ahead of law enforcement. The discussion highlighted Supreme Court intervention, I4C coordination, and the urgent need to strengthen digital evidence and cyber investigations.
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 High Court dismisses X Corp’s challenge to the Sahyog portal, emphasizing that social media must follow Indian laws and adhere to regulatory guidelines for content moderation.
The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to clarify if X Corp. must mandatorily join the Sahyog portal for cases involving trafficking and national security. The government must file its reply by September 10, 2025.
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.
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.
X Corp tells Karnataka HC that the Sahyog portal enables secret censorship without due process. SG Mehta defends it as vital for India’s massive digital safety.
