Meta faces one of its biggest challenges in India after a parliamentary panel questioned the temporary restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post, raising the possibility of withdrawing the company's safe harbour protection under Section 79 of the IT Act. The issue highlights broader concerns over content moderation, including child sexual abuse material and deepfakes. While Meta has apologized, legal experts say blanket withdrawal is not currently possible under existing law.
Meta's safe harbour protection under scrutiny in India
Source: Mint