Meta, Centre Get Delhi HC Notice Over ‘Bring Back Ballot’ Restrictions
What Happened
The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Centre and Meta Platforms on a petition challenging the blocking of the “Bring Back Ballot” Instagram account in India. The account, run by Mission Save Constitution and advocate Mehmood Pracha, advocated a return to paper ballots and was withheld on October 10, the day of a planned protest at Jantar Mantar. The petitioners allege they received no prior notice, reasons or copy of the order behind the restriction. Justice Amit Mahajan has listed the case for November 6.
Key Takeaways
The court has not ordered restoration of the Instagram account or ruled that the restriction was illegal. It has sought responses from the government and Meta before examining the challenge further.