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Telegram Case Revives Debate Over India’s IT Act Section 69A

Telegram Case Revives Debate Over India’s IT Act Section 69A

The Hindu reports that a legal challenge involving Telegram has renewed scrutiny of Section 69A, which empowers the government to block online content. The case underscores the tension between state authority and freedom of expression in India.

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Telegram challenge puts spotlight on Section 69A of the IT Act