"Action Compliant With IT Rules": Google To Andhra Pradesh HC On Blocking String Art's YouTube Account Allegedly Over Video Against Bill Gates

The Andhra Pradesh High Court heard a case where String Art Pvt Ltd sought damages from Google for terminating its YouTube account following a video critical of Bill Gates. Google defended its actions as compliant with the IT Rules, citing YouTube's policies and the user's agreement to those terms. Google argued the dispute was contractual and not suitable for writ jurisdiction. The court allowed String Art to respond to Google's counter, with the next hearing set for July 29, 2024.