SC Steps In, Restores AAP Gujarat’s Social Media Presence
What Happened
The Supreme Court has directed the restoration of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Gujarat unit’s Facebook and Instagram accounts, granting interim relief to the party. The restoration is subject to the removal of any objectionable posts. The matter will be heard again after two weeks.
Key Takeaways
The case could have wider implications for how government agencies and social media platforms handle the blocking of political parties' online accounts. The Supreme Court is also examining broader issues around account suspension and content blocking without giving affected users a chance to be heard.