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Elon Musk-owned social media platform X has announced plans to appeal a recent Indian court decision that dismissed its challenge against New Delhi’s new content removal system. The company expressed being “deeply concerned” about the ruling, arguing that the government’s mechanism infringes on the fundamental right to free speech and lacks legal basis.
X, formerly known as Twitter, has been in a months-long dispute with Indian authorities over regulations requiring platforms to comply with takedown requests. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government insists the system is necessary to curb unlawful online content and enhance accountability. However, X contends that the framework goes beyond the law, contradicts past Supreme Court rulings, and poses serious threats to freedom of expression in the world’s most populous country.
The conflict intensified after India expanded its digital oversight in 2023. Under the revised rules, more government officials are now empowered to issue takedown orders directly through an official website launched in October. Critics, including digital rights advocates, argue that such policies enable excessive censorship and reduce transparency in online regulation.
An Indian judge recently ruled that every platform operating in the country “must accept that liberty is yoked with responsibility,” signaling the court’s stance on balancing free speech with accountability. Despite this, X maintains that as a global platform, it has every right to voice concerns about regulatory overreach, regardless of being incorporated outside India.
Elon Musk, a vocal advocate of “absolute free speech,” has faced similar regulatory clashes worldwide, particularly in regions where governments push for stricter online content controls. The company’s decision to appeal highlights its continued resistance against laws it views as undermining open expression, while also reaffirming its compliance with Indian law pending further judicial review.
