Blocked Without Explanation: How India’s Blocking Regime Dilutes Safeguards and Expands Executive Power

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Article

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Verfassungsblog

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In recent weeks, several X (Twitter) and Meta users have reported that their posts and accounts were blocked in India following government orders issued under Section 69A of the Information Technology Act, 2000. These blocking orders highlight a broader problem with India’s internet blocking regime.

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3-26-2026

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