Will file appeal to defend free speech of users: X Corp on Karnataka HC verdict upholding Sahyog portal

The article reports that X Corp (formerly Twitter) intends to appeal against a Karnataka High Court decision upholding the Union Government’s Sahyog portal, which empowers agencies and police to direct intermediaries to remove online content. X argues that the ruling allows arbitrary takedown orders by millions of officers without judicial oversight, bypassing Section 69A of the IT Act and undermining free speech. The case raises questions about intermediaries’ liability, user rights, and constitutional protections under Article 19, making it a significant flashpoint in India’s digital governance debates.