. NEW DELHI: X Corp has informed the Delhi high court that it has asked the central government to reconsider its March 18 directive to block 12 accounts, stating that the order is “disproportionate”.The Centre cited the use of deep fakes and the spread of “false narratives” as the reason for its crackdown on social media content. One of the affected accounts is Dr Nimo Yadav, operated by Prateek Sharma, who moved the HC seeking access to the blocking order.In response, X submitted before Justice Purushaindra K Kaurav it is taking steps in connection with the order, and has written to ministry of electronics & information technology, arguing that a majority of the content does not violate Section 69A of the IT Act, 2000.Among other affected accounts are Bhavika Kapoor, Ashok Swain, @Nher_who, @ActivistSandeep, @mrje-thwani_, @indian_armada, @Doc_RGM and @DuckKiBaat.In an affidavit before the high court, X has given the case of Nimo Yadav, disclosing that the central govt has acted against the parody account for “spreading false narratives involving the PM” and “portraying him in bad taste”.The social media giant has also flagged what it sees as a violation of the principles of natural justice, pointing out that “no opportunity of hearing has been granted to any of the account holders whose accounts have been ordered to be blocked”.The HC will resume the matter next week.About the AuthorAbhinav GargAs legal editor for Delhi, Abhinav Garg handles coverage of courts and connected legal challenges shaping the capital. From breaking down complex law related jargon to simplifying how a particular verdict or development in courts may impact the readers, Abhinav brings with him over two decades of experience in the field.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosHow An Indian LPG Tanker Took An Unusual Route To Escape Strait Of HormuzTrump Ready To End Iran War Despite Hormuz Blockade?; Iran’s Oil Revenues Soar Thanks To Trump’s War’India’s Silence Helpful To US, Israel And Gulf States’: Former Deputy NSA Pankaj Saran On Iran WarBig April Financial Reset: New Rules For UPI, ATM, PAN, FASTag, Railway Booking To Impact Daily Life’Like Political Vultures’: PM Modi Slams Congress For ‘Spreading Fear’ Amid West Asia CrisisFallen Leaves To Cooking Fuel: IIT Bombay Develops Indigenous Technology To Tackle LPG Crisis‘One Roti’ For Survival? Pakistani Cleric Stuns India, Reveals Kashmir’s Dark Insurgency SecretMajor Boost Of India’s Maritime Capabilities, Indian Navy Gets 2 Warships & Survey Vessel In Single Day’Played Bangladeshi National Anthem’: Rajnath Singh Slams Congress In Assam Over Infiltration’Nalanda Revival Signals…’: EAM Jaishankar Highlights India’s Role In Shaping Multipolar World123PhotostoriesExclusive – Prince Narula opens up on The 50, reacts to claims of using Elvish Yadav’s name for TRP, and addresses Rajat Dalal’s allegations about giving up the Ticket to Finale out of fear6 foods to combine with avocado to boost fiber intake and how to consume themUnanswered questions in ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ that keep the story alive beyond the screen5 cars that perfectly blend vintage charm with modern appealEnjoyed ‘Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen’? 5 series like this you should add to your watchlistNutrition expert explains how regular potatoes can be used as a gut and liver-boosting food, simple recipe inside5 times Bollywood actresses proved that loud polka dots are the new quiet luxuryRachel McAdams, Emily Blunt to Jason Momoa: Stars who rejected roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe5 high-protein burgers you can easily make at home and tips to maximize nutritionRussia, Uzbekistan and countries named after famous figures123Hot PicksIncome Tax Changes from April 1stPost office small savings schemesNASA Artemis IIAmazon treeIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingIPL Match TodayRajasthan Board 12th Science ResultVaibhav SooryavanshiKarnataka 1st PUC ResultsUS Iran WarKolkata Assembly ElectionBihar Temple NewsRavindra JadejaDrake Maye InjuryBank Holiday this week
NEW DELHI: X Corp has informed the Delhi high court that it has asked the central government to reconsider its March 18 directive to block 12 accounts, stating that the order is “disproportionate”.The Centre cited the use of deep fakes and the spread of “false narratives” as the reason for its crackdown on social media content. One of the affected accounts is Dr Nimo Yadav, operated by Prateek Sharma, who moved the HC seeking access to the blocking order.In response, X submitted before Justice Purushaindra K Kaurav it is taking steps in connection with the order, and has written to ministry of electronics & information technology, arguing that a majority of the content does not violate Section 69A of the IT Act, 2000.Among other affected accounts are Bhavika Kapoor, Ashok Swain, @Nher_who, @ActivistSandeep, @mrje-thwani_, @indian_armada, @Doc_RGM and @DuckKiBaat.In an affidavit before the high court, X has given the case of Nimo Yadav, disclosing that the central govt has acted against the parody account for “spreading false narratives involving the PM” and “portraying him in bad taste”.The social media giant has also flagged what it sees as a violation of the principles of natural justice, pointing out that “no opportunity of hearing has been granted to any of the account holders whose accounts have been ordered to be blocked”.The HC will resume the matter next week.
