India: Karnataka High Court dismissed X Corp’s writ petition challenging validity of content takedown orders issued through government’s Sahyog Portal

On 24 September 2025, the Karnataka High Court dismissed X Corp’s writ petition challenging the validity of content takedown orders issued through the government’s Sahyog Portal under Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act. The provision removes an internet intermediary's safe harbour protection from liability if they fail to remove or disable access to unlawful content. The Court held that the portal was a lawful administrative mechanism and reaffirmed that fundamental rights under Article 19 granting fundamental rights apply only to Indian citizens, excluding foreign entities, including X Corp.