Overview

Government content blocking and intermediary liability enforcement in India.

Timeline

  • 2026-07: I4C orders GitHub Bitchat takedown under Section 79(3)(b)
  • 2026-10-03: MeitY orders Apple/Google Bitchat removal under Section 69A

Analysis

Escalation from source-code takedown to app store removal. Digital rights groups criticize legal basis and opacity.

Sources