Delhi Police issue takedown requests to X targeting Indian digital‑rights groups documenting online censorship

ما الذي حدث

On November 3, 2026 the Delhi Police sent takedown requests to X for 42 URLs belonging to SFLC.in, the Internet Freedom Foundation and the @geoblockedindia account. The requests cite hate‑speech, alleged defamation of the RSS and safety/security concerns. The actions threaten the ability of civil‑society groups to document and publicise government‑ordered online censorship.

لماذا يهم ذلك للثقة والامتثال

• Its status is announced. It is not law yet. Track it, but do not treat it as an obligation.
• The police‑driven takedown requests against groups that track censorship create a chilling effect on transparency and freedom of expression in India.
• Takes effect November 3, 2026.

Who is affected

Recommended actions

1. Check that privacy notices describe the practices this addresses.
2. Map the security requirements to existing controls and close gaps.